Albion are delighted to confirm the signing of Chris Mepham from Premier League side AFC Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old centre-half, who is the club’s sixth signing of the summer transfer window, has penned a three-year contract at The Hawthorns.
Mepham made 40 appearances on loan at Sunderland last season, helping the Black Cats earn promotion via the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs.
The Wales international, who has 49 caps for his country, also helped Bournemouth earn automatic promotion to the Premier League during the 2021/22 campaign.
Sporting Director Andrew Nestor said: “Chris brings a wealth of Premier League and Championship experience to the dressing room, including being part of a play-off winning team last season.
“At 27, he offers additional quality to a revamped defensive unit, comprising a balance of players in their prime and in development years who all offer versatility across the back line.”
New recruit Mepham added: “I’m obviously aware of what a fantastic opportunity this is and at 27 I’d say I’m probably approaching the most important part of my career.
“I feel ready for a new adventure. Last season I had a really enjoyable loan spell at Sunderland, and this time around I feel like I’m ready to move on a permanent deal and find a home for the coming years.
“The conversations I’ve had with the manager and other people at the football club have been really positive. Hopefully now we can create something really special here.”
