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England: Wigan snap up Irish striker Connolly from Leicester [Wed Aug 31st, 2005]
London (Reuters) - Promoted Wigan Athletic signed Ireland international David Connolly from first division Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.
The much-travelled striker agreed a three-year contract with Wigan after passing a medical on transfer deadline day.
Connolly has scored 87 goals in 195 full league appearances for Leicester, Watford, Feyenoord, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wimbledon and West Ham United.
The 28-year-old Connolly has won 40 caps for Ireland, scoring nine goals.
"I'm delighted to be playing in the Premier League at last," he told Wigan's website.
"As soon as I met (manager) Paul Jewell I was impressed with him and his vision for the club. He doesn't want Wigan just to make up the numbers or enjoy the ride, he wants the club to stay in this league and become a force in the division."
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