Albion have completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old winger Nathan Dlamini from Blackburn Rovers.
The forward, who will link-up with the Baggies’ Under-21 team, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at The Hawthorns.
Dlamini, who joined Blackburn on a scholarship deal in 2023, has featured five times for the senior side, including four times in the Sky Bet Championship.
The appearances all came back-to-back for the teenager, who was subbed on throughout the festive period as Blackburn claimed five points from matches against Millwall, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham.
He was then granted almost 70 minutes in their FA Cup third-round tie against Hull City in early January for his fifth senior appearance.
A local lad who featured for Walsall and Aston Villa in his youth, Dlamini also had seven Premier League 2 appearances to his name last season, including in the 3-2 defeat to the young Baggies back in February.
Speaking after signing for the club, Nathan said: "I'm very excited to get started here. It's a big club, so to be able to represent this team is a good feeling.
"I grew up 15 minutes away in Darlaston, so I've always known a lot about the club. I've played against my new teammates a lot in the past few years.
"It's a great move for me. It feels like a happy place and everyone's excited about the new season.
"I'd describe myself as an exciting player who likes to take people on. I can play on either wing, I'm quick, explosive and I want to show people what I'm about.
"I think there's a pathway here, a good platform, and I want to come here and kickstart my professional career. I had a taste of it last season at Blackburn and now I want it more consistently."
Welcome to The Hawthorns, Nathan!
