Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has been pleased with the way winger Charles N'Zogbia has applied himself since his failed move to Birmingham City last week.
The French winger looked all set to join the Midlands club after the Latics accepted an offer.
But City could not agree personal terms with the player and the deal fell through on transfer deadline day.
Martinez has been impressed by N’Zogbia’s response: “I feel that whatever the thoughts were and whatever the different options were that he had to consider, that is well in the past.
"Now he is ready, he is focused and all he wants to do is help Wigan Athletic to carry on being competitive.
"From his position, he is ready to show everyone that he wants to enjoy his football with us."
Asked if N'Zogbia was in contention for a starting place against Sunderland Martinez said: "He is, but not just because I'm saying it. It is the way he has been working in the last five (training) sessions.
"I have been delighted with Charles' attitude. He looks focused and concentrated.
"He made the final decision to stay - it wasn't imposed on him at all, so we have signed a new player."
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