Ex-Arsenal Defender Takes Up Wigan Athletic Job

 Kolo Toure, a former defender for Arsenal, has been named the next manager of Wigan Athletic.

After being named Wigan’s head coach, Toure became the first African international to oversee a senior English football team. After Richardson went eight games without a victory, they let him go. Yaya Toure, Toure’s younger brother, was first approached but declined to accept the position.

The former Arsenal star joined Leicester City in February 2019 and has been honing his craft under Brendan Rodgers. Along with Rob Kelly, his deputy manager, Kevin Betsy, and Ashvir Johal will make up his backroom team.

“We are delighted that Kolo has become the new manager of Wigan Athletic Football Club, and the Board are pleased that he is the man to take us forward,” said Chief Executive Malachy Brannigan after the appointment.

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When Wigan plays Milwall in the Championship on December 10, the manager will take up residence in the dugout for the first time.