Jason Pearce: Charlton Athletic sign Wigan Athletic centre-back on three-year deal

Jason Pearce scored four goals in 49 appearances during an 18-month spell at Wigan

League One club Charlton Athletic have signed defender Jason Pearce from Wigan for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old former Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Leeds United centre-back has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks.

Pearce made 33 appearances last season as the Latics won the League One title and becomes Charlton's seventh signing of the summer transfer window.

"He's an absolute warrior," boss Russell Slade told the club website.

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