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title: "Confirmed – Jordi Gomez joins Wigan Athletic"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Sunderland News"
published: "2016-08-17T13:55:38Z"
modified: "2016-08-17T13:55:38Z"
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# Confirmed – Jordi Gomez joins Wigan Athletic

Sunderland AFC have [confirmed](https://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2016/august/gomez-joins-wigan) the departure of midfielder Jordi Gomez, who has signed for Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal.

The Spanish midfielder joins Wigan on a one-year deal and will look to help The Latics to have a successful campaign in the Sky Bet Championship.

Gomez joined The Black Cats from Wigan in the summer of 2014 and has gone on to play a bit-part role with the squad under a selection of managers over the past two years.

![Matthew Ashton/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/https://media.readsunderland.com/readsunderland/2016/08/488168916.jpg)

The 31-year-old managed just 39 first-team appearances for Sunderland and, in the process, he scored an underwhelming six goals.

Sunderland fans will largely remember him for their 2-1 victory at home to Southampton in 2015, as Gomez managed to strike twice from the penalty spot to seal an important win for his side.

Gomez underwent a medical last night and the move was confirmed this morning. He will be in contention for Wigan’s next match against Nottingham Forest.