| After almost three months of protracted transfer talks, Amr Zaky's transfer to Wigan was today officially confirmed with all the relevant paper work in place on the striker's twelve month loan deal. |
The move is originally a twelve month loan agreement with provision already in place for the Latics to make the move permenant next summer.
Speaking of his new addition, Latics boss Steve Bruce said: "It's been a real tough deal to push through, that's for sure, but I'm delighted that Amr's finally a Wigan Athletic player. Everything has been sorted, and now he can just get on with the job at hand.
"Anyone with a one in two strike rate or better over 50 odd international games knows where the back of the net is. Although he hasn't played in the Premier League, I am convinced, having seen him personally on several occasions that this boy can do the business.
"I think our supporters will love him because he's a passionate boy who plays with his heart on his sleeve. He is all- action; physically powerful, great in the air, with two great feet and a good turn of pace."Whilst Zaky himself added: "I've come to England to score goals. That's what I do. I want to show the manager and the fans of Wigan that they have made a good choice and now I am totally focused on trying to get in the squad and prove myself here."At just 25, Zaki is already rated as the greatest striker on the planet by Fifa and could well prove to be the bargain of the season should he managed to adjust to life in England. |
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