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Sports News of Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Source: www.punchng.com

William Troost-Ekong quits Watford after three years

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Watford centre-back, William Troost-Ekong, has announced his departure from the England Championship football club.

Ekong, who is also the current vice-captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria made it known on Monday that his three years reign with the club is over.

The Super Eagles defender appreciated everyone including the medical, security officers, and volunteers at the stadium who have made his stay worthwhile, on his verified Instagram handle.

He wrote, “The moment has come for me to move on from @watfordfcofficial after three special seasons shared with everyone involved.

“From everyone at the restaurant, security workers, volunteers at the stadium to the medical, office staff and all the rest, you have made my time what it was.

“The coaches and most of all my teammates, I can only say thank you!!!

“The Pozzo family for believing in me and the important five years of my career at both clubs with the highlight of the promotion and a chance to achieve my boyhood dream of playing in the Premier League.

“To all the fans, thank you for your support, it has been special going from watching as a boy to stepping on the pitch as a player.

“Now a fan again, I wish for promotion just as much as all of you and will be back watching from the stands in the future.

“COYH! All the best,” he added.