West Brom confirm signing of £1.5m international defender
Albion have completed the signing of US international defender George Campbell from Montreal, for a fee of around £1.5million.
The Baggies beat off competition from Championship rivals Stoke to land the 24-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract at The Hawthorns.
Campbell can play at both right-back and centre-back and his versatility is thought to have been particularly attractive to Albion.
He said: “I’m really excited to be here. I honestly can’t wait to put on the boots and start training.
“When the chance to sign came, I wanted to take it and experience football in Europe. I’m ready to go.
“The biggest thing for me is to stay focused on the task ahead, which is to help the team win. Whatever challenges come on the journey, I’ll be ready.”
Campbell has moved across the Atlantic with the Major League Soccer season at its midway point and has already made 16 appearances this season. A product of Atlanta United’s youth academy, he earned his maiden US cap in January in a 3-1 friendly win over Venezuela.
Albion sporting director Andrew Nestor said: “We’re happy to welcome George to the club. At a relatively young age, George arrives with significant first team experience.
"His progressive play, positional versatility and physicality adds to our defensive unit, further strengthening our options.
“He has been in season since February and can now join our preseason at a critical time as we ramp up to our home opener.”
