The Baggies have paid an undisclosed sum for Davidson, who was in dispute with Heracles bosses over whether he was able to leave the club as a free agent.

After long negotiations the left-back, who played all three games for Australia at the FIFA World Cup where his reputation was significantly enhanced, was informed he was free to pursue his dream of playing in one of Europe's top leagues.

Heracles was seeking to impose a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club and Davidson has been effectively in limbo after declining to return to pre-season training.

He will meet his new teammates on Tuesday (AEST) after undergoing a medical and officially signing his contract at the Hawthorns.

West Brom led a multi-club chase for Davidson, with strong interest from two Serie A side and another in the Bundesliga.

Davidson will be competing for the left-back spot with Sebastien Pocognoli, the Belgian international signed from Hannover 96 for an undisclosed fee three weeks ago, following the exits of Liam Ridgewell and Goran Popov.

While he missed the bulk of the pre-season due to his dispute with Heracles, the 23-year-old is willing to back himself to claim the spot as West Brom boss Alan Irvine seeks depth in every position this season.

The Baggies kick off the new season at home to Sunderland on 17 August (AEST).



