Riccardo Scimeca has become newly-promoted West Brom's first summer signing after he made the switch from Leicester for a small undisclosed fee.

The versatile Scimeca, who can play in defence or midfield, has penned a three-year deal after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

Scimeca, who made 29 appearances during his one season with the relegated Foxes, has a wealth of experience with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest and boss Gary Megson was "really pleased" to have secured the services of the former England Under-21 international.

The 28-year-old invoked a clause in his contract allowing him to leave if the club was relegated and Scimeca chose to join the Baggies rather than Nationwide Division One champions Norwich, who had also been interested in securing his signature.

He told the club's official website, www.wba.co.uk: "I enjoyed my time at Leicester but I couldn't resist the opportunity of playing Premiership football again.

"West Brom deserve to be in the Premiership. Hopefully I can help them stay there."