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John Swift: West Brom sign Reading midfielder on free transfer

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John Swift scored 11 goals in 38 games for Reading in 2021-22

West Bromwich Albion have signed midfielder John Swift from fellow Championship side Reading.

The 26-year-old has agreed a three-year deal at The Hawthorns and will move when his contract ends this summer.

Swift made 202 appearances for The Royals after g from Chelsea in 2016, scoring 33 goals.

"I am delighted we have been able to secure a player of John's quality so early in the summer," Baggies boss Steve Bruce said.

"As a club we identified the need for a creative, attacking player in our midfield, and from our earliest conversations John has been our first choice.

"He has always impressed me as a player, and I am now excited to have him at our disposal next season."

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