WANDERERS legend Jussi Jaaskelainen has signed for Wigan Athletic.

The Big Finn has signed a one-year deal following his released from West Ham United, and a summer in which a return to Bolton had been heavily mooted.

Jaaskelainen had trained with Bradford City in the last few weeks and also had offers on the table from Middlesbrough and Wolves.

But the 40-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Wanderers in a 15-year career with the club, was looking to stay closer to his Bolton home.

“Jussi has had a tremendous career and was consistently one of the top keepers in the Premier League,” said Gary Caldwell. “He is still in fantastic condition and as well as providing great competition in the squad, his experience will be invaluable on and off the park.”

Jaaskelainen’s arrival is also thought to spell the end of Wigan’s interest in Chris Kirkland, who had also trained with Wanderers this summer.

Neil Lennon remains on the lookout for a back-up keeper to Ben Amos but it is understood that Wanderers have made no attempt to bring Jaaskelainen back this summer in either a playing or a coaching capacity.