Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo has joined Wigan Athletic on three-year deal. Di Santo, 21, had been linked with a move to the club all summer but the deal was only agreed in the last minutes of the summer transfer window. The Argentina youth international has returned to Lancashire after scoring one goal in 22 Premier League appearances while on loan at Blackburn Rovers last season.
Speaking to the Wigan Athletic’ official website, Di Santo – who made eight first team appearances for Chelsea in two years – expressed his joy at having his future sorted out.
He said: “I am just happy that my future has been sorted out now. I can’t wait to start training, meet all my new team mates and start fighting for my place in the team.
“Roberto Martinez has big ambitions for the club and he made it clear how much he wanted me to be here. When a manager is so positive about you, then it is an easy decision to make.”
Manager Martinez was thrilled to see Di Santo follow the temporary capture of Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley.
