Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez says releasing Erik Edman from his contract was the right decision.

Edman has been in talks with his first professional club, Helsingborg, over a return to his homeland and he is expected to sign for them.

Edman, who joined Wigan from Rennes in January 2008, has struggled with injury during his Latics career, with a cruciate knee ligament injury sidelining him for a long period.

"We found an agreement to allow Erik to go back home as I believe that is what he wanted to do," said Martinez. "He has had a very tough period with a long-term injury and I'm sure he'll go back home and try to finish his career back in Sweden.

"He was nearly 18 months without first-team action and he needs to play games. The best way to do it is to go back to his home environment and get that feelgood factor.

"It is important he can be happy. I don't think he could find happiness without playing football.

"The whole situation was getting a bit difficult for him and I think it is the best solution for him to carry on enjoying his football."