Centre-back Buxton returns to Burton
Burton have re-signed defender Jake Buxton following his departure from Wigan.
Buxton, 32, has signed a one-year deal to rejoin the Brewers after leaving Wigan by mutual consent last week in order to move closer to his family.
“He has come on as a player since (his first Burton spell) and very nearly made the Premier League with Derby,” manager Nigel Clough told the Brewers’ official website.
“He’s a very good, experienced defender. He knows the challenges we face at the club. He’ll be under no illusions and will fit straight in.”
✍️ Jake Buxton has signed a one-year deal that will bring him back to #BurtonAlbion.
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— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) June 28, 2017
Buxton began his career at Mansfield and first joined Burton in 2008 before following Clough to Derby in August 2009.
He signed a three-year deal when Wigan signed him for an undisclosed fee in July last year and made a total of 39 appearances.