Watford have signed right-back Omar Traore from ‘sister club’ Udinese for an undisclosed fee.
The 28-year-old becomes the Hornets’ first summer signing and has agreed a three-year deal.
Traore, who spent the last three seasons playing in the German Bundesliga and Uefa Conference League for Heidenheim, did not make an appearance for Serie A side Udinese.
“We are certain he will bring an important contribution in terms of mentality and experience,” Gian Luca Nani, group technical director told the club website.