West Brom swoop for Colo Colo defender Jara

West Brom have signed Chile international defender Gonzalo Jara from Colo Colo.

Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo has been keeping close tabs on the defender, and has now concluded a deal worth £1.7million with Colo Colo.

Jara is a central defender, who can also play at right-back, and subject to international clearance should link up with his new club this week.

Colo Colo coach Hugo Tocalli said: "I wish Jara all the luck and I am sure that he is going to be a success in England as he is an excellent player and a very good professional.

"This is a step forward in his career and it will also give him more experience that then he will be able to bring to the Chilean national team."

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