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Kilbane completes Wigan deal

Kevin Kilbane has moved to the JJB Stadium
Kevin Kilbane has moved to the JJB Stadium

Kevin Kilbane has completed a move to Wigan from Everton.

The Republic of Ireland international has signed a three-year contract with the Latics exactly three years after he joined the Toffees from Sunderland in a £1million deal.

Kilbane becomes the ninth new player to arrive at the JJB Stadium this summer.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell told the club's official website: 'I am delighted Kevin has agreed to come on board.

'He is another real quality acquisition for us, a highly-experienced player who has seen it all at Premiership level.

'I have been a long-time admirer because he is a Wigan type of player, committed, athletic, quick and talented.

'He brings something we just haven't got at the club, a naturally left-footed attacking player.

'I have always maintained that I want at least two players for every position and Kevin will now give us a terrific option on the left-hand side.'

The 29-year-old added: 'Wigan had a terrific season last year, what they achieved was one of the stories of the Premiership.

'They are a highly ambitious club and have made some great signings over the summer.

'Paul Jewell is my type of manager because he likes to be close to the players and now I just want to join up with the rest of the squad and playing my part.'

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