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LOANED OUT: Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes joins West Bromwich Albion

By Harneet Singh Sethi

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Harvey Barnes of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier league 2 match between Leicester City and Derby County at King Power Stadium on April 23, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Harvey Barnes of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier league 2 match between Leicester City and Derby County at King Power Stadium on April 23, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /
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Leicester City midfielder Harvey Barnes has joined West Bromwich Albion on loan after signing a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium.

The 20-year old spent half of half of the 2017/18 season at Barnsley before being recalled by Leicester in January. He made 25 appearances for the League 1 side, scoring five goals and assisting four in what was a very successful spell.

After coming back to the East Midlands, he then featured five times for Claude Puel’s side in addition to playing his role with the U-23s. Barnes was the star of the show against Liverpool (netted a brace and assisted another) and Arsenal U-23s (scored in a 3-1 win).

Another loan move is a good step for the youngster, as regular playing time is not something that he’d be guaranteed at Leicester. Puel already has a lot of options to deploy in the middle of the park, and he would probably add a couple more very soo

At West Brom, not only would he be a key part of the team, but also under the tutelage of a fine coach. Darren Moore – who was named the Manager of the Month for April – saw his reputation skyrocketing right after he took over the doomed Baggies, producing the kind of upturn in form that assured the fans of a quick return to the Premier League.

Speaking after completing his latest signing, Moore sounded quite excited. He said:

"“He is an exciting young player – one that I think our supporters will enjoy watching.“We’ve got a lot of exciting youngsters at this club and Harvey now adds to that group.“He’s got good experience of the Championship already and I am thrilled at the prospect of him adding his talents to our group. I couldn’t be happier that we have been able to bring him in.”"

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Barnes could now make his debut as soon as next Tuesday in a friendly against former team Barnsley.

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