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title: "West Brom: Journalist ‘pleased’ as Baggies sign Pieters"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-journalist-pleased-as-baggies-sign-pieters/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-09-15T06:40:45Z"
modified: "2022-09-15T06:40:45Z"
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# West Brom: Journalist ‘pleased’ as Baggies sign Pieters

**Journalist Alex James has been left ‘pleased’ after [West Bromwich Albion](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/) complete the signing of another free agent after ex-Celtic star Tom Rogic.**

### The Lowdown: Pieters signs…

Indeed, following on from the former Hoops midfielder, Steve Bruce’s side have sealed a Bosman deal for ex-Burnley left-back Erik Pieters – coming after the defender had[trained with West Brom for weeks.](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/albion-sign-dutch-defender-erik-pieters)

The 34-year-old moves to the Hawthorns with bags of experience, having played in both the [Champions League and Premier League,](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/albion-sign-dutch-defender-erik-pieters) but he is now on a mission to help Bruce guide his side to a strong [Championship](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/championship-news/) campaign.

Pieters has also [represented the Netherlands](https://www.wba.co.uk/news/albion-sign-dutch-defender-erik-pieters) at international level previously and his know-how playing at the top level could prove invaluable to West Brom.

### The Latest: James ‘pleased’ by Pieters signing…

Taking to social media, Lancs Live reporter James says he is ‘pleased’ for the Dutchman and insists Pieters still has ‘plenty to offer’.

He [explained:](https://twitter.com/AlexJamesSport/status/1569689931844386829)

*“Last week we reported that Erik Pieters was set to join West Brom having been training with them. Now confirmed. Pleased for him. Still think he has plenty to offer.”*

### The Verdict: Good move…

If West Brom are to potentially begin a hard road back to promotion contention, experienced figureheads like the ex-Stoke City man will be very useful both on the pitch and inside the dressing room.

Pieters’ quality cannot be understated either with the full-back averaging more tackles per 90 than any Burnley player last season when given the opportunity, even if it was over just eight starts [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/184/Archive/England-Burnley)

Indeed, there is no reason to believe he can’t become a real success under Bruce with his experience, toughness and versatility.