English side West Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from former Champions Manchester United on a four-year contract deal.
Man United offload Sam
The 25-year-old safe hand joins for an initial £6.5million fee to become West Brom’s first signing this summer transfer window.
The goalie is expected to replace England international Ben Foster with the shot-stopper on the brink of completing a move to Watford.
The safe hand told the Baggies official website that he is delighted to have joined the club and confirmed that he has spoken to a number of people about the football club and only heard good things about the side.
No Old Trafford appearance
He said, having gone on loan to several Championship side, now is the time for him to settle down and step up his game.
Sam Johnstone spent last term on loan at English Championship side Aston Villa and has had spells at Walsall, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Preston and Yeovil.
He did not play a single game in seven seasons at Old Trafford after his promotions from the Red Devils academy.
Baggies head coach Darren Moore said the goalie is a determined young man who is hungry to be the best goalkeeper he possibly can.
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