Baggies sign Mali midfielder Diakite

Ousmane Diakite won the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations with Mali

West Brom have signed Mali midfielder Ousmane Diakite on a two-year deal.

The 23-year-old moves to The Hawthorns from Austrian Bundelisga club TSV Hartberg.

He played 34 times last season, scoring two goals and was also sent off twice.

"I am delighted to be joining such a massive club," he told the club website.

"It's always been an ambition of mine to play in England and I just can't wait to get started."

Diakite is the first signing of the summer for Baggies head coach Carlos Corberan, whose side lost to Southampton in the Championship play-offs.

Seven players, including winger Matt Phillips, were subsequently released.

Corberan added: "Ousmane is a young, talented midfielder with the potential to continue his growth as a player in England.

"His personality on the ball will help us transition from defence to attack."