Source: FOOTYMAD
Van Aanholt completes loan switch
Chelsea left back Patrick Van Aanholt became the third Wigan Athletic signing at the close of the transfer window, joining Albert Crusat and Shaun Maloney in last minute deals. The 21 year old Dutch U21 intnernational full back has joined the Latics on a season long loan from Chelsea in a move that adds much needed depth to the defence. Speaking about the capture, Latics boss Roberto Martinez told the club's official website: "Patrick is a player with enormous potential. Technically he is very gifted, very comfortable in possession and physically, he uses his intensity to defend very effectively. "He can play left back or left wing back position and without a doubt he's got a phenomenal career ahead of him and I hope he can settle in Wigan really quickly and start enjoying his football as a Latics player. "We rate Patrick really highly and his professionalism and his personal attributes will be a huge asset to us this season. "Like Tom Cleverley last year, he is a young player who is hungry to learn his trade and I feel both parties can benefit hugely from the move. We are delighted to welcome him on board." Van Aanholt has had previous loan spells with Newcastle United, Coventry City, and Leicester City, playing more than 40 competitive championship games in the process.
