West Bromwich Albion signed Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie from Lokomotiv Moscow on Friday to boost its lightweight attack.
The Premier League newcomer paid an undisclosed fee for the 29-year-old forward, who automatically qualified for a work permit to play in Britain because he has played in 75 percent of Nigeria's matches over the past two years.
Odemwingie signed a two-year contract to join a squad without an experienced topflight striker.
''Peter has got great pace, is two-footed, scores goals and has good experience at a very high level,'' West Brom manager Roberto Di Matteo said. ''We've brought him in as a striker but he can also play out wide, which gives me options.''
Odemwingie played against Argentina and Greece at the World Cup. Nigeria was knocked out in the first round.
Di Matteo also strengthened his midfield Friday with the signing of Cameroon international Somen Tchoyi from Austrian champion Salzburg.
The 27-year-old Tchoyi also signed a two-year contract and cost an undisclosed fee.
Di Matteo said West Brom had been following Tchoyi for two years and completed the move when the Football Association endorsed its work permit application following the club's appeal against an earlier rejection.
''It's been a drawn out process due to circumstances out of the club's control but all the hard work has paid off and I'm delighted to welcome Somen to the club,'' Di Matteo said. ''He is a powerful midfielder who will bring a physical presence to our team and also be a real threat at set pieces.''
