West Bromwich Albion has officially announced the signing of defender Nat Phillips from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old centre-back, who has spent nine years with Liverpool, making 19 Premier League appearances, has joined the Championship club on a three-year deal.

Phillips brings a wealth of experience from England's second tier, having previously played for Derby County, Bournemouth, and Cardiff City. His stint at Derby County was particularly notable, where he played a crucial role in helping the team avoid relegation last season. Additionally, Phillips has international experience, having played in Scotland for Celtic and in Germany with Stuttgart.

Andrew Nestor, West Brom's sporting director, expressed his enthusiasm about the new addition: "Nat will bolster an already strong back line and brings with him leadership qualities, which really stood out for us. We believe he is entering his peak years as a centre-back, and hope to see him develop even further with us here as a player and leader within our group."

Phillips himself is optimistic about the move, stating, "I think everyone at the club and involved would like to see it competing for promotion and pushing for Premier League football - and that's the same as me. I've had a number of loans over the past few years and it'll be really nice for me and my family to go somewhere and know we're staying there to develop a relationship with the club and the fans."

This strategic signing is expected to enhance West Brom's defensive capabilities as they aim for a strong performance in the upcoming Championship season, with hopes of securing promotion to the Premier League.