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West Brom sign Egypt defender Ahmed Hegazi on permanent deal

Ahmed Hegazi and Joshua King battle for possession
Image: Ahmed Hegazi has earned himself a permanent move to The Hawthorns after impressing during his loan spell

West Brom have completed the permanent signing of Egypt international defender Ahmed Hegazi.

Albion have activated their option on the 26-year-old following his initial loan move from Al Ahly in the summer, signing him for an undisclosed fee on a deal until the summer of 2022.

The Baggies opted to make the transfer permanent in recognition of the defender's impressive form in his debut Premier League season.

Hegazy has made 19 appearances for West Brom so far this season and scored one goal.

West Brom manager Alan Pardew
Image: West Brom manager Alan Pardew is delighted to capture Hegazi on a permanent deal

Albion head coach Alan Pardew told his club's official website: "This is great news for the club - Ahmed has been absolutely terrific for me since I arrived and I am sure there is even more to come from him in the future.

"He is one of the players we can build around on the road ahead. He has a big role to play and it is good for the player and the club to remove any doubts and make the transfer permanent.

"I'm sure it is something the supporters will also welcome."

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Hegazi, who has made 42 appearances for Egypt, added: "I am very happy with the club and very happy to be part of this group of players.

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Alan Pardew says he made a few selection errors in West Brom’s defeat against Manchester United, but substitutions helped produce a better second half display.

"I know the results are not what we would want at the moment. But there is great spirit here and I am sure that we will turn the results in our favour before long."

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