Video: West Brom sign £12m Salomon Rondon

West Brom have completed the club-record signing of Venezuela international striker Salomon Rondon from Zenit St Petersburg for £12million.

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Albion have confirmed the capture of the 25-year-old on a four-year contract.

Rondon has become the Baggies' fifth signing of the summer after passing a medical last week, but he has not signed in time in feature against Manchester City in the Premier League tonight.

Rondon said: "I am very happy to be here. This is a new opportunity in my career. I can't wait to be with the other players and to play.

"The club showed a lot of interest in me, that's what is important for a player, what you take into account, and there are expectations of me."

Head coach Tony Pulis added: "He's got a fantastic goalscoring record in some of the top leagues in Europe and for his country. He's 25 years of age and still to fulfil his full potential.

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"We hope he hits the ground running of course but understand it might take him time to settle. I'm sure our fans will help him and get behind him.

"But we feel with age on his side and the prices English clubs are asking for their players, it's a deal worth doing. He comes highly recommended.

"I have spoken to Manuel (Pellegrini) and AVB (Andre Villas-Boas), who have worked with him, and they were full of praise for the lad. We are looking forward to working with him."

Rondon first caught the eye of Premier League clubs during a two-year spell at Malaga at Malaga from 2010, scoring 25 goals in 67 appearances.

He has since impressed in Russia for Rubin Kazan and Zenit.

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