Watford have confirmed their latest signing of the summer, announcing the capture of Daryl Janmaat from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old right-back links up with the Hornets on a four-year deal following a two-year spell with the Magpies.
Janmaat joins Watford as their eighth signing following the arrivals of Jerome Sinclair, Christian Kabasele, Isaac Success, Juan Camilo Zuniga, Brice Dja Djedje, Younes Kaboul and Roberto Pereyra.
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Janmaat says he is pleased to have returned to the top flight.
“I’m really happy to be here, it’s a new adventure for me. I was really pleased that Watford showed interest in me because I wanted to play in the Premier League,” Janmaat told watfordfc.com.
“We (Newcastle) lost three times to Watford last season. They had a good season and I hope we can do the same again this year.”
“The club is showing great ambition and wants to improve, and I want to be part of that.”
The former Feyenoord defender has played 27 times for the Netherlands since making his debut four years ago and will add more Premier League experience to the Hornets’ squad, having made 69 appearances for Newcastle.
Watford fans may get their first glimpse of their latest signing this weekend when they host Arsenal at Vicarage Road on Sunday morning (AEST).
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