New Zealand youth international joins West Brom as contract details shared
West Brom have signed Joe Wallis from Auckland City on a two-year contract, the club have announced.
The Baggies revealed on their official website on 5 September that the New Zealand Under-20s goalkeeper has joined the development team at The Hawthorns.
The 19-year-old has penned a two-year deal, with Albion having an option to extend that by 12 months should they wish.
West Brom confirm Joe Wallis signing
It is certainly a positive to see the club building from the bottom up by adding signings to the academy after a positive transfer window for the first team.
The Kiwi has been a regular starter in New Zealand’s National League North for Auckland which shows the quality he possesses at such a young age.
Regardless of the standard of division, being a starter at 19 shows the trust placed in him which usually isn’t afforded to goalkeepers.
Carlos Corberan’s squad already boasts a wealth of talent in between the sticks, with Joshua Griffiths even shining while out on loan.
The incoming youngster will have a challenge on his hands to become a regular at The Hawthorns, but it won’t hurt for him to feature in the academy set-up for a few years.
This is yet more positive news for the Baggies in what is an exciting period for the club – not just an senior level but also below.
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