Video: James Chester can't wait to get started
James Chester speaks for the first time as a Baggies player
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The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at the Hawthorns and becomes just the club's second signing of the summer.
Albion fought off late competition from Leicester to secure the defender's services.
Baggies boss Tony Pulis said: "James did very well for Hull City. I've had a good chat with him and he's the type of player I like.
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