Di Santo delight at Wigan move

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By Danny Wright   Last updated: 1st September 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Di Santo delight at Wigan move

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Franco Di Santo says his move to Wigan provided the best option available to him - despite attracting interest from other clubs.

The striker joined the Latics on transfer deadline day for an undisclosed free after struggling to settle at Premier League champions Chelsea.

The 21-year-old - who has agreed a three-year deal - says Roberto Martinez's side provided him with the chance to play regular first-team football at a vital stage in his career.

And he now hopes to make an impact at the DW Stadium following Wigan's difficult start to the new season.

Right move

"I think I needed to come to Wigan Athletic at this point in my career," Di Santo told the club's official website.

"Chelsea is a fantastic club but I didn't have too many opportunities there, so I'm very happy to have made this move.

"At my age I need to be playing regular football so it's an important move for me and I hope to earn a place in the team and then try my hardest to stay there."

He added: "There were some other offers at the time but Wigan was the move I wanted.

"I wanted to stay in England, in the best league in the world and join a club that is moving in the right direction.

"So together with my family and friends I decided this was the right move for me."

Targets

The Argentine Under-20 international was impressed by the ambition of manager Martinez and he believes his time at Wigan will take him to the next level.

Di Santo continued: "Roberto and I spoke about the club, where he wants to take it and how he wants me to play a part in that.

"I'm still young so I think that if I try my best and work hard here I will get the chance to play.

"I haven't set myself any targets, I just want to focus on getting up to speed and trying to get into the team first."