West Brom signs Matt Phillips from QPR
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LONDON - West Brom made its first signing of the 2016-17 Premier League season on Wednesday, with winger Matt Phillips arriving from Queens Park Rangers for a reported £5.5-million fee.
Phillips, 25, signed a four-year contract, after passing a medical and will fly out to Austria on Thursday for a pre-season training camp which includes a friendly against French champion Paris Saint-Germain on July 13.
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West Brom technical director Nick Hammond told the club's official website, wba.co.uk: "I think it's fair to say Matt has been on the radar for a period of time and we're very pleased to have finally got his signature.
"He's a great acquisition because he adds to the versatility within the group. He gives us both wide positions and is also able to play as a central striker. We're absolutely delighted to welcome Matt to the club."
Phillips moved to QPR in August 2013 from Blackpool and scored 13 goals in 82 appearances for the Hoops.
In total, Phillips has played 55 Premier League games during his spells with Blackpool and QPR, scoring four goals in his two top-flight seasons - both of which ended in relegation.