Wigan call in back-up for keeper Kirkland signing Vladimir Stojkovic

Wigan have moved fast in the Januaray transfer window and  have completed the loan signing of Serbia’s Vladimir Stojkovic.

Stojkovic wear’s Uhlsport goalkeepers and has been wearing (the choice of Pepe Reina) the Uhlsport Ergonomic Absolutgrip

The 26-year old goakeeeper has joined Wigan from Sporting Lisbon until the end of the season and will go straight into the squad to face Aston Villa this weekend.

‘Everyone knows about the quality of the English Premier League,’ said Stojkovic. ‘So to get a chance like this is a fantastic opportunity for me”

‘It is going to be very tough because I know the quality of the goalkeepers already here but every professional trains to play first-team football.

‘I am looking forward to the challenge of getting in the team and fighting for a place.’ Stojkovic was speaking to the sports mail.

The stopper has been brought in for back up for first choice Chris Kirkland.

‘Vladimir is a highly experienced keeper who is the No 1 choice in his home country,’ said the Migan Manager Martinez. ‘That shows you the calibre of professional we are signing, as a player but also in terms of his character and determination to succeed.

‘He will add tremendous competition for places in the goalkeeping department – something which we need everywhere on the pitch.