AL CLEAR FOR ALCARAZ
Posted on: Thu 22 Jul 2010
Paraguayan defender Antolin Alcaraz granted work permit
Wigan Athletic are delighted to confirm that Paraguay international Antolin Alcaraz has been granted a work permit and has now completed his move to the club on a three year deal.
A Wigan Athletic delegation of Manager Roberto Martinez, Chief Scout Kevin Reeves and Club Secretary Stuart Hayton, travelled to Wembley Stadium this morning, Thursday, for a special hearing with representatives from the FA, Premier League, PFA and other independent representatives from the world of football to state the club's case for signing the player.
The 6ft 1in Paraguayan centre-half signed prior to the World Cup after his contract had expired with Belgian side Club Brugge.
His performances in South Africa for Paraguay brought him huge attention, and manager Roberto Martinez is delighted to have finally netted his man.
"It's fantastic news that we can finally confirm the arrival of a defender who I feel was one of the very best at this summer's World Cup, this is a massive boost for the club and we are thrilled to welcome him on board."
Alcaraz is now cleared to start working with the rest of the squad and says cannot wait to get started.
"I am so happy that everything has gone through now," he says, "I want to thank Roberto and the club for all the hard work to get me to Wigan and now I just want to play football.
"The Premier League is a big challenge for every player and I can't wait to get started."
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AL TOGETHER
Posted on: Fri 14 May 2010
Latics agree terms with Paraguay ace Antolin Alcaraz
The club are delighted to announce they have agreed terms to sign World Cup bound Paraguayan international centre half Antolin Alcaraz.
Latics manager Roberto Martinez said: "We are thrilled to have been able to capture a player's of the calibre of Antolin. I think everyone will realise what a quality player he is when we see him at the World Cup for Paraguay.
"He is a highly versatile defender with great awareness and distribution and has great pride in keeping clean sheets.
"He is entering the best period of his career and is looking forward to adding to his international and European experience, as well as playing for his country in the World Cup."
The powerful 6 ft 2 inch centre half has been a virtual ever-present at Belgian giants Club Brugge for two and a half seasons, playing almost 70 times in the league and 16 European games for the team who have just finished 2nd in the Belgian League behind Anderlecht.
He previously spent time in Portugal with SC Beira Mar, having initially come to play in Europe for Fiorentina in Italy.
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