Jermaine Pennant joins Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool and Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant until the end of the season.

The 32-year-old had been without a club following his release by Indian Super League side FC Pune City.

Pennant was at the DW Stadium last night to watch Wigan's hopes of Championship survival suffer a blow with a 3-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic.

"Jermaine needs no introduction in terms of what he has achieved in the game," manager Malky Mackay told the club's official website. "He's got terrific experience and is hungry for a way back into the English scene. There were a number of clubs interested, so we are delighted we can now call upon him to help us.

"He has been with us throughout the week and has trained excellently, he's brought a breath of fresh air to the place and we've been bowled over by his hunger and enthusiasm. Jermaine has integrated straight away into the group and I'm sure he's going to be a great addition for us."

Pennant could make his Wigan debut on Tuesday when they entertain Cardiff City in the Championship.