Scharner seals Wigan move
Wigan have confirmed the signing of Austria centre-back Paul Scharner for a fee in the region of £2m (€2.93m).
The 25-year-old could make his debut for Paul Jewell’s side against Leeds in the FA Cup third round on January 4.
Given the rules of the transfer market, Wigan cannot officially call Scharner their player until the start of January, but all details have been agreed with his Norwegian club Brann Bergen, and with the player.
Scharner was also interesting Birmingham, but the possibility of playing in Europe with the Latics next season proved attractive.
Scharner told www.wiganlatics.co.uk: “Wigan is a club in a great position with a big ambition. They want to be one of the best clubs in the country and that is exactly the same as me.
“To play in the Premiership is a dream for me, because as a player you want to test yourself against the best.”
