Source: PA
Latics land Lopez
Wigan have confirmed the signing of Adrian Lopez after receiving international clearance for the Spain Under-21 defender.
The 23-year-old exercised his option to move as a free agent after his contract at Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna expired at the end of last season and has now been given the go-ahead from world governing body FIFA.
Lopez, also known by his nickname of 'Piscu' in Spain, has penned a deal which will keep him at the DW Stadium for the rest of the season.
Manager Roberto Martinez told www.wiganlatics.co.uk: "We've been waiting a while for the FIFA resolution. It's great to see Adrian's desire to play for Wigan Athletic can finally be fulfilled.
"He is a player with a fantastic football education, coming through the ranks of Deportivo La Coruna and playing for Spain at Under-19 and Under-21 level, which gives him a unique development, and makes him a defender with real potential.
"He is a defender who is very calm under pressure and is a great reader of the game. I am confident he will be able to fulfil his potential at Wigan. He is desperate to help the squad to win games for Wigan Athletic."
