Albion complete Chester deal

Last updated : 29 July 2015 By Wba-mad Editor

James Chester has signed a four-year contract with Albion after joining from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

The deal for Chester is believed to be worth as much as £8m if all criteria is met during his time in the Black Country.

The Welsh international will wear the No.4 shirt next season and offers much needed versatility to Albion’s backline.

Chester featured for relegated Hull City last season at centre half, on the left of a three-man defence and at right back.

Albion boss Tony Pulis was delighted to sign Chester after receiving glowing references for the 26-year-old.

“James did very well for Hull City. I've had a good chat with him and he's the type of player I like,” said the Baggies boss.

"He's young, a strong character, a good defender, he has good feet and he has the Manchester United stamp all over him, just like (Stoke City's) Ryan Shawcross and Darren Fletcher. They're wonderful lads and I'm told James is as well.

"From the people I spoke to, like Steve Bruce and people in the Welsh party...they speak very highly of him.

"Steve especially gave him a great mention and there is no better accolade than Steve Bruce giving a defender a good drum roll.

"James is a good player who can play anywhere along the back line and I'm confident he will get better with age.“

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