West Brom sign China's Zhang

Zhang Yuning © Gallo Images

03 July 2017,

Chinese international striker Zhang Yuning signed for English Premier League side West Brom on Monday and was promptly loaned to Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen for two years.

The 20-year-old, who has been capped nine times at senior level, is according to the English club an investment for the long-term future.

"The Baggies have signed one of the nation's brightest young football prospects, Zhang Yuning, in a 'development project' that they
hope could one day see him make a Premier League breakthrough," read a statement on the club website.

Zhang's signing is subject to international clearance.