William Troost-Ekong joins Watford from Udinese

After two seasons with the Italian top-flight side, the Nigeria international has teamed up with the English Championship outfit
Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong has completed a permanent switch to English Championship side Watford from Udinese.

The centre-back who featured in 66 Italian top-flight games having previously moved from Turkish Super Lig outfit Bursaspor, is the latest addition to the Vicarage Stadium outfit – and penned a five-year deal with Vladimir Ivic’s team for an undisclosed amount.

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Born and raised in England, the 27-year-old started his professional career in the Dutch elite division with Groningen and Dordrecht before heading to Gent and Haugesund respectively.

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He joins compatriots Tom Dele-Bashiru and Isaac Success in Hertfordshire and has been handed the No. 5 jersey.