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• Nickname:Latics
• Founded:1932
• Manager:Roberto Martinez

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• Capacity:25,000

Figueroa seals Latics switch

24 Dec 2008 - 08:25:57

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Wigan Athletic have completed the permanent signing of left-back Maynor Figueroa who had been on loan at the JJB Stadium from Honduran side Deportivo Olimpia.

The 25-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Latics after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee.

Manager Steve Bruce said: "I think he can have a great career with us. From day one I've been impressed with Maynor's attitude and his professionalism.

"It's always hard when you come into a foreign country when you don't know anybody and you can't speak the language.

"He's done well for us this season and is now getting used to the rigours of the Premier League. He's strong, quick and powerful and I think the best is yet to come from him."

Figueroa added: "To play in the Premier League has always been a dream for me and I am really happy that Wigan have offered me the chance to stay here.

"I have had to take every stage as it comes this last 12 months but thankfully it has gone okay for me.

"Now I look forward to being a Wigan player for the next few seasons. I want to thank Steve Bruce for having faith in me and I hope I can repay him by serving the club to the best of my abilities during my time here."