The son of a former Carlisle United favourite has completed a move to League One.

Maleace Asamoah, whose dad is ex-Blues striker Derek, has joined Wigan Athletic from Fleetwood Town.

The Latics have handed the forward a three-year deal.

It continues Asamoah junior's rise from non-league, the 21-year-old having played alongside his father for New Salamis before joining Fleetwood last year.

He spent time on loan with Irish club Waterford before making a deadline-day move to Wigan.

Manager Shaun Maloney has expressed his delight at landing the son of the former Blues man.

"We're very pleased that Maleace has joined the football club. He is a player that I have watched for a long period of time," Maloney told the Wigan website. 

"I feel like he has big potential and will become an important player for our club over the coming seasons. 

"Maleace is very quick and talented in one-versus-one situations, he can play off either flank and as a striker. I look forward to welcoming him into our team.”

Asamoah junior said it was a "no-brainer" to join Wigan where he feels he can learn under a former winger in Maloney.

Maleace's father Derek was a United favourite from 2014 to 2017Maleace's father Derek was a United favourite from 2014 to 2017 (Image: Jonathan Becker)

“I was excited when I got the call because I know Wigan is a prestigious club with a lot of history. I feel like it’s a great fit for me," he added.

Maleace's father is showing no signs of slowing down in his career at 43.

Derek Asamoah is now with Isthmian League North Division side Haringey Borough - while another of his sons, Zayshaun Asamoah, is making his way in the non-league game, with Essex Senior League outfit Hullbridge Sports.

Asamoah senior played for United from 2014 to 2017, making 90 appearances and scoring 14 goals - the most famous of which came at Anfield when Asamoah scored in front of the Kop in Carlisle's 1-1 League Cup draw in September 2015.