The 26-year-old was presented to the Turkish media on Thursday after signing a three-year contract and will officially join the club on 1st July.

Aghahowa ends an 18-month spell at the JJB Stadium, having made 22 appearances in total since joining the club from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2007.

"Julius is a lovely guy and he tried his best to adjust to life in the Premier League," Wigan manager Steve Bruce told the club's official website.

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"I never found fault with his attitude or effort in training or when selected.

"However, he never really managed to get started while I've been at the club and I think it's best for both parties that he moves on.

"I wish him all the best and I hope he enjoys success in his new club."

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