Torbjorn Heggem: West Brom sign Norwegian defender

Torbjorn Heggem: West Brom sign Norwegian defender

West Brom sign Norwegian defender Heggem

Torbjorn Heggem

Image caption, Torbjorn Heggem made 40 appearances for IF Brommapojkarna following his arrival in January 2023

Published

4 July 2024

West Bromwich Albion have made their second summer signing by bringing in Norwegian defender Torbjorn Heggem from Swedish top-flight outfit Brommapojkarna on a three-year deal.

 

Albion have paid an undisclosed fee for the 25-year-old Norwegian, who follows the arrival of Mali midfielder Ousmane Diakite.

 

“Torbjorn has the versatility to play in any of the positions across the defensive line,” Baggies head coach Carlos Corberan said.

 

“He is a player capable of taking responsibility, playing out from the back and managing the ball well with both feet.”

 

“English football has always been the biggest thing in Norway,” Heggem added.

 

“To play in England is a dream for every boy growing up there.

 

Published

27 June

“It’s all happened pretty quickly, and I’m really happy about that. I haven’t thought too much about it, I just felt it was the right thing to do from the very start.

 

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