Wigan Athletic have confirmed the appointment of former Swans boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager on a three year contract.

The two clubs finalised compensation for Roberto and members of his backroom staff - Graeme Jones, Kevin Reeves, Inaki Bergara and Oscar Brau - today and the Premier League club will unveil the Spaniard at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon (from 3pm).

Martinez told Wigan's official website: "I am delighted to be back at Wigan Athletic. As you know I had a great time here as a player and the club has always been close to my heart.

"I am looking forward to getting stuck in and taking on teams in the best league in the world.

"I cannot wait for my first game at the DW stadium. It seems like a long time away, but there is a lot of work to do before then.

"The club has done incredibly well over the past five years, firstly getting into the Premier League and staying there; last year not only staying there but pushing higher up the table. I want to carry on the good work Steve Bruce did here.''

"So much has changed at the club since I was here as a player and there have been fantastic improvements both on and off the pitch.

"I am really looking forward to working again with the chairman and everyone at the club. I am sure we can build on what has already been achieved"

Wigan chairman, Dave Whelan, said: "Roberto was always my number one choice and I am over the moon to bring him back to the club. I have always liked Roberto and have always taken notice of how he is getting on.

"What he has achieved at Swansea, getting them promoted and almost reaching the play-offs is a remarkable achievement and shows to me he has the skills and quality we need to be a success here.

"I am sure everyone in the town of Wigan will be just as excited as me to welcome back Roberto."