West Brom's newest addition Brown Ideye confirmed that his work permit has now been granted.

The 25-year-old Super Eagles striker joined the English side from Dynamo Kiev in July for an undisclosed fee which was rumored to be about £10m has not been able to partake in any of Albion's Preseason friendlies.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Ideye said: “The British High commission called my club to inform them that I have been issued the visa”

Ideye will join the rest of the team this week following the confirmation of his visa issues/

Alan Irvine, Albion's head coach has decribed Ideye who signed a three-year deal with an option for a forth season as “strong, quick, and powerful”

Hopefully Ideye will be part of the opening squad as the begin their opening season at home to Sunderland on 16 August.