Cristian Montano's legal advisers have confirmed that he will appeal against his sacking by Oldham Athletic for gross misconduct.

The 22-year-old was initially suspended by the League One club following his arrest as part of a spot-fixing investigation before being dismissed on Monday.

Montano was arrested and bailed along with five other people earlier this month after a National Crime Agency inquiry.

"Following his arrest for spot-fixing, Cristian Montano is disappointed to have learned of Oldham Football Club's decision to terminate his employment contract," read a statement from barrister Roy Ledgister.

"He will now mount an appeal challenging the club's recently and unexpectedly announced decision to terminate which seemed illogical as it appears no proper investigation was carried out.

"Moreover, a police/criminal investigation is ongoing without charges having been brought. The club would usually have interviewed their player as part of their investigation, instead they chose to engage in 'lengthy discussions' with their lawyers.

"Cristian has at all times been available to speak with them and naturally as is his right, would have liked to have made sure that the club and its fans understood his denial of wrong doing.

"It appears however that he has been pre-judged by the club on the inconclusive material presently available. He vehemently denies being involved in spot-fixing and welcomes the criminal allegation with which he will fully co-operate."

Montano joined Oldham from West Ham United in August 2012 on a two-year deal.