Martinez backs Di Santo to succeed

Published: 03 Sep 2010 - 15:30:28

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Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is confident he can draw out new signing Franco Di Santo's potential despite the striker so far struggling to establish himself in England.The Brazil Under-20 international joined the Latics on a three-year contract from Chelsea minutes before the transfer deadline closed on Tuesday.His permanent move was something of a surprise but Martinez said it benefited the Latics as he now had a player to work with long-term rather than just for one season."It is exciting because in any loan situation you do not have the bigger picture and the long-term ambition," said the Spaniard."It is not just a matter of getting him up to speed and then losing at the end of a 12-month period. It is important that from all the young players we are developing here we get rewards."To have Franco here as a permanent player is a great signing for us as we can really focus on his development and fulfilling his potential so Wigan can get the rewards."

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