West Bromwich Albion completed the signing of goalkeeper Ben Foster from Birmingham City, the club confirmed.
Foster, who spent the whole of last season on loan at West Brom, made the move permanent on Friday for an undisclosed fee. The former Manchester United player signed a three-year deal with a further two-year club option.
"I think the supporters will be delighted we've been able to keep him on board and make him our player," West Brom coach Steve Clarke said.
"In any league in the world you want a goalkeeper that is going to make match-winning saves, turn draws into wins and defeats into draws.
"A quality goalkeeper is worth 10 or 12 points a season to you -- and that's certainly what we think we've got in Ben Foster."
Clarke admitted completing the permanent signing of Foster, was the club's top priority.
"Ben's been a priority signing all summer. His performances last season were exceptional.
"It was important for the club to strike a permanent deal for him. It's a great signing for me and an even better one for the club.
The 29-year-old had a stellar campaign for West Brom, helping them to an impressive 10th place in the English Premier League last season. Foster was named the West Brom supporters' player of the year as well as the players' player of the year.
"The players, the staff and supporters will be delighted Ben has agreed to join us permanently," Albion sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth said.
"Ben showed to everyone last season how important he is to us, making vital saves at key moments in games.
"He was happy here, enjoyed the goalkeeper coaching under Dean Kiely, the facilities, the supporters, and everything about the club."
Meanwhile, Keith Andrews signed a three-year contract with Bolton Wanderers after his release from West Brom.
"We are pleased to have been able to bring in Keith early in the transfer window as there were a number of clubs interested in signing him," Bolton manager Owen Coyle told the club's official website.
"He is highly experienced both in domestic and international football, and he will bring strength, competition and a goal-scoring threat to our midfield."
