There aren’t many gamers courageous sufficient to delay a medical, however only a few would even dream of doing what Kell Watts did forward of his mortgage transfer to Wigan.
Newcastle right-back Watts requested the League One aspect to delay his medical as a result of Love Island was on.
The 23-year-old has returned for a second mortgage spell at Wigan from his mother or father membership however was unwilling to verify in for his medical till he had completed watching an episode of the favored relationship present.
Membership physician Jonathan Tobin shared Watts’ uncommon request on social media after his mortgage transfer was formally confirmed.
He tweeted: “The one pre-signing medical I’ve ever achieved that needed to be delayed as a result of the signee insisted on watching Love Island.
“Not even joking. Tics, I offer you Kell Watts. Some fella.”
Watts will play on the DW Stadium two years after he first arrived, having beforehand hung out at Stevenage, Mansfield City, Plymouth Argyle and Peterborough United.
The previous England youth worldwide joined Newcastle’s academy on the age of simply eight. Nonetheless, he has made only one senior look for the Magpies which got here within the 2019/20 season throughout a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at St James’ Park.
Talking forward of his return to Wigan, Watts stated ‘it felt like dwelling’.
“When it first took place, it was one thing that I used to be actually trying ahead to doing,” stated the defender.
“The final time I used to be right here, it felt like dwelling, so it’s good to be again dwelling!
“Final time I used to be right here, I created reminiscences that may final my complete profession, and I’m desirous to make extra reminiscences in a Wigan shirt now.
Watts’ first process shall be up in opposition to Derby, however not earlier than their EFL Cup first spherical conflict in opposition to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham.
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