The 26 year-old centre-back has completed his medical and agreed personal terms on a three year deal at the DW Stadium to the delight of manager Roberto Martinez.
He said: "Antonio is someone I have admired from a distance for a long time and I am very happy we have convinced him to come to us."
Amaya is an experienced central defender who has spent his entire career at the Madrid-based club
Martinez added: "He is a really powerful lad, technically excellent, with good pace and he will fit in well to our system. I have no doubts about him adjusting to English football.
"Antonio is a quality player, with an excellent mix of experience and professionalism and he is enthusiastic about joining the club.
"He has been the captain of his club for three years, which shows you his leadership qualities. He will add great competition to our squad and I know that he is desperate to play for Wigan Athletic and is hungry to have success here."
Amaya told the official club website: "To play in England is a big dream for me and I am honoured that Wigan have chosen me.
"I want to do everything I can to show Roberto Martinez and the people of Wigan they have made a good choice.
"I just need to be totally focused now on trying to earn a place in what is a very talented and competitive squad and try and make a good impression to my new team mates, the manager and the supporters of my new club."
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