Albion have completed the signing of Northern Ireland international Paddy McNair on a loan deal until December 31, 2024 from MLS outfit San Diego FC.
The 29-year-old arrives at The Hawthorns with a wealth of Sky Bet Championship experience having spent the last seven years in the division with Sunderland and Middlesbrough.
McNair, who has been capped 69 times by his nation, bolsters Carlos Corberán’s options in both defence and midfield.
Paddy says it’s an exciting move and hopes to show his capabilities in an Albion shirt as soon as possible.
He said: “West Bromwich Albion is a very good club and one I’ve always admired.
“I know a lot of lads who have played here in the past and they’ve all said good things about it. I’m really happy to be here.
“I’ve played in the Championship for the last seven years so I’ve got a lot of experience in this division.”
Head Coach Carlos Corberán is delighted to have the versatile Northern Irishman in his ranks and said: “We’re very pleased to have signed Paddy and we welcome him to our club.
“He is a player who has a lot of experience in this league with Sunderland and Middlesbrough. He’s played just under 350 career matches and he’ll add a lot of maturity and quality to our squad.
“He is capable of playing in a number of different positions which will be really helpful for us and really important in a league as demanding as the Championship.”
