31-12-10: Wigan Athletic have finally received international clearance to sign former Spanish Under-21 international Adrian Lopez on a free from Deportivo La Coruna. "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," Wigan boss Roberto Martinez said. "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."