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| Salomon Rondon holds his new shirt aloft |
The 25-year-old joins the Baggies for £12m on a four-year deal from the Russian champions.
The deal for Rondon was not completed in time for him to play tonight against Man City but he could make his debut versus Watford on Saturday.
Rondon said: “I am very happy to be here.
"This is a new opportunity in my career. I can’t wait to be with the other players and to play.
"The club showed a lot of interest in me, that’s what is important for a player, what you take into account, and there are expectations of me."
Head Coach Tony Pulis added: "He’s got a fantastic goalscoring record in some of the top leagues in Europe and for his country.
"He’s 25 years of age and still to fulfil his full potential.
"We hope he hits the ground running of course but understand it might take him time to settle. I’m sure our fans will help him and get behind him.
"But we feel with age on his side and the prices English clubs are asking for their players, it’s a deal worth doing.
"He comes highly recommended. I have spoken to Manuel (Pellegrini) and AVB (Andre Villas-Boas), who have worked with him, and they were full of praise for the lad. We are looking forward to working with him."
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