Osaze’s West Brom Announce N2.25b Profit

English Premier League club, West Brom which Nigerian Osaze Peter Odemwingie plays for, made a profit of £9 million (about N2.25 billion) for the financial year ending 30 June, 2011, the club have confirmed.

The Baggies have also been able to reduce their net debt from £10 million to just £2 million.

The financial success followed a successful first season back in the Barclays Premier League.

West Brom avoided instant relegation back to the Championship for only the second time after head coach Roy Hodgson revived their fortunes when replacing Roberto Di Matteo in February.

Albion’s continued prudence in transfer outlays was reflected in a profit in that department of £3 million.

They splashed out £5.2 million on new signings but received £8.2 million back from players who were off-loaded.

But the latest figures do not take into account that, since the end of the financial year, the commitment in terms of fulfilling players’ contracts has risen from £37 million to £48 million.

Albion will hold their annual general meeting at the club’s new London office on 9 February.