West Brom sign Egypt defender Hegazi on loan

Following the loan period, West Brom have an option to trigger a permanent deal for Hegazi, who has been capped 39 times by Egypt.

West Brom sign Egypt defender Hegazi on loan

(Reuters)





"We're pleased he's here, he's a good addition," West Brom manager Tony Pulis said in a statement. "He's got good pedigree and has played for some good clubs. Hopefully he'll be a good signing for us.

"With it being a loan and, if he does well, we've already agreed a final deal. It's really, really good for us."

Hegazi was named in the team of the tournament at the African Cup of Nations earlier this year when Egypt finished runners-up to Cameroon.

The 26-year-old centre back, who has previously played for Italian side Fiorentina, joined the West Brom squad in Hong Kong ahead of their pre-season match against Leicester City on Wednesday.

West Brom, who finished 10th in the league last season, host Bournemouth in the opening game of the 2017-18 campaign.





(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)


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