Graeme Shinnie performed down his probabilities of returning to Aberdeen as he places the concentrate on Wigan.
There had been reviews that the Scotland cap's future on the English Championship membership was in jeopardy and he was obtainable for switch - one thing that put the Purple Military excessive on alert.
Shinnie made 181 begins over a 4 12 months spell with the Dons earlier than leaving the Granite Metropolis for the heights of England in summer season 2019.
He additionally scored a memorable purpose at Ibrox in 2017 as Aberdeen beat Rangers in what was their first away victory towards the Govan membership since September 1991.
However now the previous Inverness star that he's staying put at Wigan and is able to combat for his place this coming season.
Shinnie instructed The Press and Journal mentioned: “My focus is to go all the way down to Wigan after having fun with a while off with my household.
"I steer clear of soccer as a lot as I can right now of 12 months and benefit from the down-time as a lot as attainable to let my physique relaxation and recuperate.
“I'm again for pre-season on Thursday and, as soon as there, it's about hitting the bottom working, being as match as a I can and look to play within the Wigan group. That’s all I’m targeted on.”
Shinnie admits issues have not been all plain-sailing since he left Scotland regardless of an unlikely link-up with former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney.
The 30-year-old spent two-and-a-half seasons with Derby County earlier than becoming a member of the Latics in January this 12 months.
"I discovered it powerful to begin with after I moved down and my household had moved from Scotland. I used to be initially dwelling in a resort and it was a unique expertise in my profession", Shinnie added.
“Wigan had been high-flying on the time and had a very settled group who went on to win the league. I helped the group in any means I might.
“So I'm it as a contemporary begin for me at Wigan. I intention to get pre-season underneath my belt and actually hit the bottom working down there.”