Tom Rogic has opened up on his decision to join West Brom as he admitted: 'I feel refreshed and re-energised'.
The Celtic fans' favourite has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the English Championship club with his new side holding an option to extend that by a further season. The 29-year-old spent nine trophy-laden seasons in Glasgow before leaving in the summer. He's taken his time to decide on his future but is now raring to go.
The Australia international will be hoping to land valuable game-time and get back up to full match fitness ahead of Graham Arnold's men heading to the World Cup finals in November. Rogic's new side haven't had the results they had planned so far this season with just one win in the first eight games, but he can't wait to get stuck in and fire Steve Bruce's side up the league standings. Speaking about his move, the former Celtic star said: “I heard about the club’s interest in me about a week ago, I spoke with the manager, who seems like a really good guy, and I spoke with my agent and here we are.
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“I was looking for a change of scenery and a fresh challenge. I didn’t just want to rush into anything. I think it was important for me to take my time and make sure my next club was the right club. I had some time to reflect and I now feel refreshed and re-energised and excited about the future. I’m really looking forward to getting started at Albion.
“I think it’s fair to say the team hasn’t got the results the performances have warranted so far this season. I know that the manager and the boys are looking to change that as quickly as possible.”
Speaking to the West Brom website, boss Bruce added: “Tom is a quality player who has played nearly 300 games for Celtic, including a significant number of games just last season.
“He has proven to be a quality player, a serial winner, and a top professional. He can play in several positions across midfield and I’m confident he will prove to be a great acquisition for the club. I’m delighted to have him with us.”
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