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Wigan's Melchiot signs on in Middle East

Former Wigan defender Mario Melchiot will be playing football in Qatar next season. The 33-year-old has signed for Umm Salal having fallen out of contract with the Latics.

The Dutchman, who boasts an impressive playing career at Chelsea, Birmingham and Ajax, has agreed a two year deal with the Arabic club.

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