"The club and I have followed Sam for a long time and we believe he is the right fit for us," Ellis said.
He added, "It's pleasing to complete the deal early and we thank Wigan Athletic for being so collaborative in the process."
Player's Reaction
Tickle shared his enthusiasm after completing his physical and administrative requirements at the Robins High Performance Centre. "The conversations have been good.
The facilities are unbelievable, it's a step up from League One and I'm really pleased," he said.
He also expressed his eagerness to join the project. "I'm buzzing, as soon as Bristol City showed interest, I really wanted to make the switch.
The gaffer sat me down, showed me the plan and I just wanted to get behind it," Tickle added.
The goalkeeper published a heartfelt farewell message to his boyhood club, reflecting on his journey from joining the youth ranks in 2012 to becoming a first-team regular.
He thanked the supporters, teammates, and staff for their support.
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Tickle will now integrate into the first-team setup alongside veteran coach Pat Mountain to prepare for the upcoming Championship campaign.
