LONDON, CMC – Reggae Boy recruit Devante Cole has joined Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion on a two-year deal following his exit from League One Barnsley.
The 29-year-old banged in 18 league objectives for the Tykes however was considered one of 5 gamers launched final Could after the membership misplaced to Bolton within the playoffs semi-final.
Cole, the son of Manchester United legend Andy Cole, is West Brom’s fifth-season signing forward of their marketing campaign, which opens August 10 towards Queen’s Park Rangers.
“I’m excited to be again within the Championship. It was considered one of my objectives to get again to this division as shortly as potential,” stated Cole, who featured within the second tier for Barnsley two years in the past.
“I’m coming right here to Albion after season at Barnsley. I’ll convey a lot laborious work to the staff and hope to be an actual risk.
“I’ve obtained to take my probability after I get it, however after I get my probability, I’m assured I can rating objectives.”
Cole, who was known as up by Jamaica final yr however didn’t characteristic, loved an impressive final season with a hattrick in his opening recreation as Barnsley thrashed Port Vale 7-0.
He struck a brace towards Burton Albion in a purple patch that noticed him notch 9 objectives in as many video games.
West Brom supervisor Carlos Corberán stated Cole would add to the Baggies goal-scoring choices.
“I want to welcome Devante to the membership. Devante is an brisk, hardworking striker who additionally has tempo,” stated Corberán
“He arrives after scoring objectives in League One final season and can present additional attacking competitors to the squad.”
West Brom reached the playoffs after ending fifth within the Championship, solely to lose to Southampton.
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