LOPEZ FINALLY SIGNS FOR LATICS

Wigan Athletic have finally completed the signing of Spanish under-21 international Adrián López from Deportivo La Coruña.

The move comes after FIFA clearance was granted for the 23-year-old defender to play in England, almost six months after his contract expired at the La Liga club.

Latics’ boss Roberto Martinez had tracked the player for a number of months and is delighted the situation has finally been resolved saying: “We've been waiting a while for the FIFA resolution," before adding, "and it's great to see Adrián's desire to play for Wigan Athletic can finally be fulfilled." 

López played 23 league and 16 cup games for the Spanish side after coming through the ranks and has also represented his country at both under-21 and under-19 levels.

Martinez says the player has had an excellent football education in his homeland and has great potential, something which he hopes can bolster Latics’ fight against relegation:  "He is a defender who is very calm under pressure, and is a great reader of the game,” says Martinez, “I am confident he will be able to fulfill his potential at Wigan. He is desperate to help the squad to win games for Wigan Athletic."