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Darren Moore: Kyle Bartley's best football is ahead of him

Darren Moore believes new signing Kyle Bartley has his best football ahead of him.

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Kyle Bartley. Photo: WBA/AMA

Albion have today completed the signing of the 27-year-old defender from Swansea in a deal worth £4m up front rising to a potential £6m.

He is a welcome addition to Albion's backline following the departures of Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley.

Bartley, an Arsenal academy graduate, signed a three-year contract with the Baggies, and Moore believes he is entering the prime of his career.

“I’ve been aware of Kyle for a long time and kept my eye on his career as it has graduated," said Moore. "I’m absolutely delighted we have got him.

“I think this lad has got great presence and can also be a very adaptable defender.

"I believe he can play in different positions which gives me greater options in terms of how we might set up.

“He has presence and pace and good qualities. And I also think he has his best football ahead of him.

“I am really looking forward to working with him and I think he is looking forward to working with me.

"He is certainly excited to join us and relishing the chance of a new start.

“We will get the chance to give him a good week’s work with the boys in training with a view to him featuring at Aberdeen on Friday night.”