West Bromwich Albion have signed Devante Cole on a two-year contract following his departure from League One side Barnsley.
The 29-year-old former Manchester City youngster – son of former Arsenal, Newcastle, Manchester United and English striker Andy Cole – becomes Albion’s fifth signing of the summer.
Cole, who scored 18 goals in League One last season, follows the arrival of the defenders Paddy McNair It is Torbjorn Heggemmidfielder Ousmane Diakité and goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith.
“Devante is an energetic, hard-working striker who also has pace,” said Baggies coach Carlos Corberan.
“He arrives after scoring goals in League One last season and will provide more attacking competition for the team.”
“I’m really excited to be back in the Championship,” said Cole, who played in the division with Barnsley in 2021-22.
“One of my goals was to get back to this division as quickly as possible. I have to take advantage of the opportunity when I get it. I’m confident I can score goals.
“I’m coming to Albion after a good season at Barnsley. I will bring a lot of hard work to the team and hope to be a real threat.”
Albion, beaten in the Championship play-offs by promoted Southampton in May, start the new season on Saturday 10 August with a trip to QPR.
