The phrase "to sign the winger" means to hire or recruit a player who specializes in playing on the wings in sports like soccer or hockey. Full definition
Why do we keep talking about signing wingers here when all we need is a clinical top striker. (justarsenal.com)
Why continue signing winger, we are not short of them. (soccerisma.com)
They have already signed another winger in Memphis Depay, and more star - studded talent is likely to follow the young Dutchman over the threshold. (footballshoot.com)