Wigan got Melchiot

Wigan capture defender Melchiot

Wigan have secured the signing of defender Mario Melchiot on a free transfer from French side Rennes.

The 30-year-old is the club's third summer signing and returns to English football after previous spells at Chelsea and Birmingham.

"Mario is someone we've been keen on for some time," Wigan boss Chris Hutchings told his club's website.

"He's an experienced and versatile player and he's another real quality addition to the squad."

Melchiot wanted the announcement delayed after passing a medical and agreeing terms so that he could inform Rennes of his decision.

He helped the French side to fourth in the Championnat and a Uefa Cup spot.

Melchiot will join former Ajax team-mate and midfielder Denny Landzaat at the JJB Stadium outfit.

The Dutchman also joins fellow new arrivals Titus Bramble and Antoine Sibierski under the tenure of Hutchings, who took over from Paul Jewell after the end of the past campaign.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/6755599.stm

Going from the 4th placed team in the French league and European football, to the one that finished 17th last season. And a defensive partnership with Titus Bramble.
Dumbarse!

DD wrote: Going from the 4th placed team in the French league, to the one that finished 17th in the EPL last season.

So a clear step up then.

What a retard, hope he relegateswith them.

$$$$$$?

Target Man SSK wrote:$$$$$$?

It's just a better league to play football

Every game is probably a lot more exciting for the players. this has got to be a big factor, along with the money of course

Will be good to see Super Mario back in the EPL, a good signing for Wigan but i thought he might have gone to a better team.

COTR wrote:

Target Man SSK wrote:$$$$$$?

It's just a better league to play football

Every game is probably a lot more exciting for the players. this has got to be a big factor, along with the money of course

Don't forget the bright lights of Wigan on a Saturday night.

Roger Hunt wrote:

COTR wrote:

Target Man SSK wrote:$$$$$$?

It's just a better league to play football

Every game is probably a lot more exciting for the players. this has got to be a big factor, along with the money of course

Don't forget the bright lights of Wigan on a Saturday night.

Well he can live in the dirty city nearby

Very good signing for Wigan - although i'd like them to go down. They just have such a tiny fanbase and that winds me up kinda.