Wigan snap up Deportivo Olimpia’s Thomas

Wigan Athletic have secured the signing of Deportivo Olimpia midfielder Hendry Thomas.

The Honduras international has signed a three-year deal with the Latics subject to an international clearance.

Thomas becomes the third Honduran in recent times to sign with Wigan, following in the footsteps of Wilson Palacios and Maynor Figueroa and new boss Roberto Martinez believes the latest addition will be a hit.

"Everyone knows how well Wilson and Maynor have done in the Premier League and it is no wonder there was lots of interest in Hendry, who comes from the same club as those two and has impressed," Martinez told the club's official website.

“He is a powerful figure in midfield, who can sit in front of the back four and destroy attacks, or can also come forward and score.

"He is a player the club has worked really hard to secure these past months, with representatives from here travelling over to Honduras to meet with him and broker the deal - and all that hard work has paid off now."