The 26-year-old Egyptian international Hegazi signs for WBA. The centre-back has been rewarded for his assured displays during a difficult season for the club with a contract until 2022.
A former Ismaily and Fiorentina player, who also spent time on loan with Perugia, Hegazi joined the Albion at the beginning of the season on a year-long loan deal from Egyptian Premier League Champions Al Ahly.
Part of a statement from the club's official website read: "The Club decided to activate the option it retained on the World Cup-bound 26-year-old following his loan signing from Al Ahly in July.
"The deal has been concluded for an undisclosed fee with Ahmed signing a contract which commits him to The Hawthorns until the summer of 2022.
"The Baggies opted to activate the permanent transfer in recognition of the defender's impressive form in his debut Premier League season."
Baggies head coach Alan Pardew adding his delight, by saying: "This is great news for the Club - Ahmed has been absolutely terrific for me since I arrived and I am sure there is even more to come from him in the future.
"He is one of the players we can build around on the road ahead. He has a big role to play and it is good for the player and the Club to remove any doubts and make the transfer permanent.
"I'm sure it is something the supporters will also welcome."
And the player himself said: "I am very happy with the Club and very happy to be part of this group of players.
"I know the results are not what we would want at the moment. But there is great spirit here and I am sure that we will turn the results in our favour before long."
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