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Troost-Ekong joins Watford

BY Remi Sulola

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William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles defender, has joined Watford FC, a championship side in England.

The Hornets announced Troost-Ekong’s transfer in a statement on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old Nigerian international linked up with Watford from Udinese, an Italian Serie A side, on a five-year contract.

“Nigerian international defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a permanent transfer to Watford, the Hornets are delighted to announce,” the statement read.

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“The 27-year-old centre-half, who has 42 caps and represented his country at the 2018 World Cup, has signed a five-year contract with the Hornets and becomes the latest new addition to Vladimir Ivić’s squad.”

The talented defender also took to his official Twitter page to expressing his excitement.

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Troost-Ekong, who was born in the Netherlands, began his senior career in the Eredivisie with Groningen and Dordrecht before a stint in Belgium and Norway.

The Eagles vice-captain then joined Bursaspor in Turkey before moving to Serie A with Udinese in 2018.

He is expected to wear the number five shirt at Watford.

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