Kean Bryan: West Bromwich Albion sign defender after Dara O'Shea injury

Kean Bryan made 13 appearances in the Premier League for Sheffield United in 2020-21

West Brom have signed former Sheffield United defender Kean Bryan on a two-year deal, after confirmation that Dara O'Shea will be out for four to six months with a fractured ankle.

O'Shea limped out of the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 defeat by Portugal and faces surgery.

Bryan, 24, who left the Blades at the end of last season after turning down a new contract, was a free agent.

"It is sad news for us," boss Valerien Ismael told the club website.

"I have been very impressed with Dara since I arrived here, and I know he will dedicate himself to the rehabilitation required to get back to full fitness.

"Fortunately, the club reacted very quickly to the injury and we have signed Kean Bryan to strengthen our defensive options during Dara's injury and beyond."

The Baggies are short of numbers in central defence after Matt Clarke also picked up an injury.

Ismael told the club website that Bryan "is a very aggressive, fast centre-back, who is good in the build-up".

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