Honduran midfielder Roger Espinoza has said that he is relishing the prospect of playing for Wigan Athletic in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old was granted a work permit on Monday and he will join the Latics on a free transfer in January after his current contract with Sporting Kansas City runs out at the end of this month.

"This has been a dream for me to play in England and I am so grateful for the club who have worked so hard to make this happen," he told Wigan's official website.

"I just can't wait now to join up with Maynor [Figueroa] and all the guys and get to work."

Espinoza joined Sporting in 2008.