Ekong joins the Hornets on a five-year deal

Super Eagles assistant captain, William Troost Ekong has joined Championship club, Watford from Italian Serie A side Udinese, a deal that has been lauded by some members of the club.

According to Watford manager, Vladimir Ivic, the signing of Ekong will add some steel to the club as it sets to achieve its targets this season.

Ekong joins the Hornets on a five-year deal, and will wear the number five jersey, Watford announced on their website, Soccernet.ng.

It’s a shocking move, especially for Ekong who is leaving the highly-rated Italian Serie A for England’s second division.

However, one man is delighted the Super Eagles star is joining the Hornets, and that’s Ivic. The former Serbian international believes Ekong’s arrival will give his side a massive boost.

Watford suffered relegation from the Premier League last season, but are hoping for an immediate return. Ivic believes Ekong’s quality can help them achieve their future target.

“I know him as a quality player, and he will be one of the players who will help us in the future, if he will come, if he will join us, Ivic said as per Watford Observer.

Ekong’s arrival at Watford means he makes a return to England, where he started his career.

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