Former Espanyol midfielder Jordi Gomez is excited by the prospect of turning out for new club Wigan Athletic next season.

"I had a fantastic time at Swansea last season and I really got a taste for English football," he told Wigan's official website.

"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."

The 24-year-old knows that holding down a first-team spot may prove to be a difficult task and is ready to fight for his place.

Gomez added: "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."