Albion are delighted to confirm the signing of Norwegian striker Aune Heggebø from SK Brann for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
The 23-year-old, who represented his nation at youth level, has penned a five-year contract at The Hawthorns.
He joins having scored seven goals so far this season, with SK Brann currently second in Norway’s top-flight league, Eliteserien, after 14 games.
Heggebø netted 51 times from 146 appearances for the three-time Norwegian title winners after climbing through the ranks of their academy.
Sporting Director Andrew Nestor said: “Reinforcing our striker options was a top priority going into this summer, so we are pleased to have secured Aune’s signing.
“It’s advantageous to have completed this transfer now as it has allowed him to immediately join the team in Austria for our pre-season training camp.
“Aune is a young, mentally strong talent with the technical and physical attributes that we were seeking to add to the squad, as well as complementing our existing attacking options.”
New recruit Heggebø added: “I feel very proud to get the chance to represent this club.
“I’d say I’m a hardworking player, and an offensive player who will create chances, score goals, and also help the team.
“In Norway, English football is really big. I was thinking that this is such a big opportunity, and when the move became possible, I was really excited.”
