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Wigan Athletic have announced a deal to sign former Deportivo La Coruna defender Adrian Lopez.
The 23-year-old left Deportivo last summer and arrived in England to train with the Latics, but a deal was held up by the club’s failure to land FIFA clearance.
However, world football’s ruling body has given Wigan the green light and they will now be required to pay Deportivo any compensation for the former Spain U21 international.
Latics boss Roberto Martinez said: “We've been waiting a while for the FIFA resolution and 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 U19 and U21 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, and 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.”