The 31-year-old striker joined Latics from Sunderland in the summer of 2021, and won a League One winners’ medal in his first season.
But it was just part of the tale; in November 2021, the footballer had a heart collapse in Christopher Park during a training session, which almost lost him his life and made international news.
Only the swift actions of the manager 
and club doctor Jonathan Tobin brought him around and, with the aid of a pacemaker, he was able to return to the field almost 12 months later.
Wyke was voted Sky Bet League One player of the month after he scored five goals in his first five games this season.
However, he was loaned out to Rotherham in January – and a reunion with Richardson – and his contract with Latics was not renewed.
Nevertheless, he says he leaves with nothing but positive thoughts for him and his family.
“To put it mildly, the past three seasons have been wild, but I am really honoured to have represented this team.
“I would especially like to thank everyone who supported me throughout the scariest and most trying time in my life. My family and I will always be appreciative.
“Since the day I arrived, I have had the honour of working with amazing people and making some very special friends. The entire team at the club has contributed to my return to the pitch.
“I will never forget what the club has done for me; the support I received from the players, staff, and supporters meant the world to me.
I have a special place in my heart for the club. I’m grateful. UTT stands for “Up the Tics.”
Wyke, who had previously played for Wimbledon, Kettering, Middlesbrough, Bradford, Carlisle, and Hartlepool, scored 15 goals in 57 games for Latics overall.
He has already been connected to moves to Bradford and Carlisle, two of his former teams, as well as Wrexham.
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