Franco has it all - Martinez

07 September 2010 12:30
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is convinced new signing Franco Di Santo can become a hit for club and country. Martinez signed striker Di Santo on transfer deadline day last week from Chelsea where he made 16 susbtitute appearances following a £3million move Chilean side Audax Italian four years ago. The 21-year-old Argentinian spent last season on loan at Blackburn, scoring one goal in 25 appearances that included 15 starts. Despite such a lean time in the Barclays Premier League, Martinez feels Di Santo is ready to come of age. "I think he can develop into a top striker in the Premier League and in world football," said Martinez. "I think he can play for Argentina and is someone we have very high hopes for. He had to leave Chelsea just to progress his career."

Source: PA