Having joined the Latics from Swansea City on Monday, Martinez wasted little time in making fellow Spaniard Gomez his first signing.

Martinez first signed Gomez on loan for Swansea from Espanyol and was so impressed by the playmaker that he made a permanent move for him on Friday.

And Gomez, who has signed a three-year contract, told the club's official website: "I had a fantastic time at Swansea last season and I really got a taste for English football.

"Roberto is a great manager who likes to get his teams to play good football and to get the chance to play in the English Premier League under him is very exciting for me.

"I am looking forward to meeting all the players. I don't really know any of them personally, only by reputation, so it's a real buzz to be coming into such a talented squad and trying to make my mark.

"Looking at the players already here, it's going to be tough to get in the team and keep my place but that's what I aim to do and I'll be doing my best in every training session and if I'm lucky enough to get selected.

"I just want to thank the club and Roberto for having faith in me and I can't wait to get started in July.

"I had a good relationship with the supporters at Swansea, and I hope the Wigan fans will see a player who gives everything, every time he puts on the shirt."

Several other clubs in Europe were thought to be keen on signing Gomez before he joined Wigan.

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