ALBION have completed the signing of Scotland captain Darren Fletcher from Manchester United on a free transfer.
The 31-year-old midfielder has signed a two-and-a-half-year-deal, with a one-year option in the club's favour, after completing a medical at the training ground this evening.
He will wear the No.24 shirt.
Fletcher said: "It feels great. This is a fantastic new challenge for me in my career.
"I've spent my career at Manchester United and it's all I've ever known.
"But I felt it was the right time to move and I'm not sentimental about doing that - I have great memories obviously, but I'm now a West Bromwich Albion player and I cannot wait to get going.
"Everyone involved in making the deal happen has been fantastic. And a big reason I'm here is because of the head coach.
"He has impressed me from the first minute. When someone shows how much they want you it's a great feeling."
For fans wondering what to expect from their new signing, Fletcher added: "I'm a midfielder who is capable of playing wherever needed - whether it's box-to-box, or sitting in deep, getting on the ball, tackling, breaking up play, etc.
"I know a few of the lads too. Mozza, who I know well from Scotland duty, has been pestering me for the last week, texting me constantly. He was giving me glowing references about how much I would love it here."
Fletcher, who was named vice-captain of United ahead of the 2014/15 season, made his debut for the club in 2003 against Basel, and during the following season, he became Scotland’s youngest ever captain at the age of 20.
Wba.co.uk
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