SCOTT Carson is looking forward to a bright future at The Hawthorns after today signing for Albion in an initial £3.25million deal from Liverpool.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper has put pen to paper on a four-year deal, plus a further year's option in the club's favour.

And, after being on season-long loans at Charlton and Villa in the last two years, he is relishing the chance to try and establish himself as No.1 at a Premier League club for years to come.

"I'm delighted everything is signed, sealed and delivered," said Carson, whose first-team chances at Anfield were limited.

"Having spoken to the manager, and seen the way he's going, I think there's going to be a good future here.

"Everyone I spoke to about West Brom last year said they were the best footballing side in the Championship and deserved to get back into the Premier League.

"Obviously it's a big step into the Premier League but I'm confident, having spoken to the manager and seen the players that are at the club, we can have a good season."

He added: "It's a big weight off my mind knowing that I'm going to be at a club for the next four or five years and maybe even longer.

"It's not easy going to a club for just one season.

"By the time you settle in, it's time to leave.

"Hopefully I can get settled here really quickly, get back to playing football, get a good run in the team and find some consistency in my game.

"I've got two full seasons of Premier League games under my belt and I know what it's about.

"It's going to be difficult but now it's about taking those last two seasons and using them to my advantage to hopefully push on."

Carson also revealed why he chose to move to the Baggies ahead of fellow Premier League newcomers Stoke, who were also in the race for the Cumbrian-born stopper's signature.

"Stoke was my other main option," he added.

"I had a look around there as well.

"I'd like to thank them for their interest but my gut feeling was here would be the best place for me.

"It wasn't just an overnight decision though.

"It took me three or four days to make my mind up and I spoke to lots and lots of people about both clubs.

"In the end it came down to me seeing myself being at West Brom for a long time."

PIC: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE...Carson excited by Albion move

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