West Bromwich Albion are poised to seal the sale of centre-back Torbjørn Heggem to Bologna for a fee around £10 million. The Norway international, signed last summer for approximately £525,000, would represent a significant return on investment for the club.
A Summer of Transition at The Hawthorns
Under new boss Ryan Mason, West Brom are looking to build a squad capable of pushing for Premier League promotion. While additions like Aune Heggebø and Nat Phillips have arrived, the club anticipated at least one major departure—and Heggem seems to be that player. Alongside Tom Fellows, he has been one of the standout performers, drawing attention from Serie A.
From Bargain Signing to Player of the Season
Heggem’s impact was immediate. He made 45 Championship appearances, scoring once, and won both the Supporters’ Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year awards for 2024/25 . He also earned seven caps for Norway, making his international debut in October 2024 .
Why the Deal Makes Sense
The financial backdrop is critical. West Brom owner Shilen Patel has emphasised the importance of staying on the right side of PSR regulations . A sale of Heggem would bring in nearly £9.5 million in profit—and give the club firepower to reinvest across key positions.
Key FotMob Stats – 2024/25 Championship (West Brom)
• Appearances: 45
• Goals: 1
• Goal involvements: 1 (1 goal + 0 assists)
• Duels won: 218
• Recoveries: 160
• Dribble success rate: 61.3%
• Rating: Player of the Season
Per-90 Stats (FootyStats – Championship defenders):
• Tackles won per 90: estimated 1.0 (Top 5%)
• Accurate long balls and touches: top 5%
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