Signed for £300k, West Brom hit the transfer jackpot with an exciting attacker.
The Baggies’ acquisition of Brandon Thomas-Asante has proven to be a successful one, given the gamble involved.
At their third try, West Bromwich Albion hopes to continue their push for promotion back to the Premier League.
Since Carlos Corberan joined the Baggies in October 2022, their fortunes have drastically changed. Under his leadership, the Black Country went from being at the bottom of the second division to being in the running for the playoffs the previous season.
Under the former Huddersfield Town boss, Albion is still fighting for the top spot in the division, and West Brom fans are dreaming of playing in the Premier League once more.
One player who has made a major contribution to Albion’s ascent up the table under Corberan is Brandon Thomas-Asante, a summer transfer from Salford City who was one of several players brought in by Steve Bruce.
West Brom: 2022/23 Signings | ||
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Player Name | Signed From | Loan/Permanent |
Brandon Thomas-Asante | Salford City | Permanent |
Jayson Molumby | Brighton | Permanent |
John Swift | Reading | Permanent |
Jed Wallace | Millwall | Permanent |
Okay Yokuslu | Celta Vigo | Permanent |
Nathaniel Chalobah | Fulham | Permanent |
Tom Rogic | Celtic | Loan |
Marc Albrighton | Leicester City | Loan |
Martin Kelly | Crystal Palace | Permanent |
The 25-year-old signed a contract at the Hawthorns in August 2022 for an alleged sum of £300,000, and it’s safe to say he’s already exceeded that amount in his time in the Black Country.
Brandon Thomas-Asante’s numbers at West Brom
West Brom’s investment in Brandon Thomas-Asante has paid off
Thomas-Asante has been a valued member of the Albion front line and has helped the team stay at the top of the championship table with his steady goal-scoring output, especially when you take into account the little fee paid by the Baggies in a precarious financial situation.
Thomas-Asante has continued to be an important member of Corberan’s team because of his relentless work ethic and keen goal-scoring ability, two traits he brought to the playing group when he first joined.
The 25-year-old has been linked to moves to many championship teams since moving up to the second division, and his ease of adjusting to life in B71 has drawn the attention of several suitors.