Albion sign Hull defender Chester

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James Chester has left Hull City to return to the Premier League with West Brom on a four-year contract.

West Brom have completed the signing of defender James Chester from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

The Wales international passed a medical and agreed terms on a four-year deal with Albion on Tuesday to secure a return to the Premier League.

Former Manchester United centre-back Chester has reportedly commanded a fee of £8million and Albion head coach Tony Pulis believes the 26-year-old will prove to be a shrewd acquisition.

"James did very well for Hull City. I've had a good chat with him and he's the type of player I like," Pulis told the club's official website.
 
"He's young, a strong character, a good defender, he has good feet and he has the Manchester United stamp all over him, just like [Stoke City's] Ryan Shawcross and Darren Fletcher. They're wonderful lads and I'm told James is as well.
 
"From the people I spoke to, like Steve Bruce [the Hull manager] and people in the Welsh party...they speak very highly of him.
 
"Steve especially gave him a great mention and there is no better accolade than Steve Bruce giving a defender a good drum roll.
 
"James is a good player who can play anywhere along the back line and I'm confident he will get better with age."