Watford have made their first January signing. The Hornets have signed winger Ignacio Pussetto from sister club Udinese on a permanent deal. The Argentine winger arrives as Nigel Pearson’s first signing since taking over Watford in December.
Watford Sign Ignacio Pussetto
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The Announcement
Watford announced via their website they had signed the Argentine winger. Pussetto arrives from Udinese for a fee believed to be £7 million. He has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Vicarage Road.
Pussetto can operate in all areas of the forward line. He made 50 appearances scoring five goals in his 18 months at Udinese.
He could make his debut this weekend when Watford welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Vicarage Road.
What Was Said
Speaking to the Watford website after his move was completed, Pussetto said: “I have been following Watford a lot.
“I watched the last game which we won against Bournemouth, which was a huge victory, and what I hope for is to continue these positive results in order to be able to go up in the table, and for me to be able to contribute to this.
“It is very important for me to get into the team as soon as possible and I’m very excited to start right away. If the manager thinks I am ready for Saturday I am available, but otherwise, I will try my best and train hard in order to be in the squad as soon as possible.
“This is a huge step for my career. I’m very happy and proud to be in the Premier League now and I have to take all the responsibilities that comes with it.
“It was not an easy decision to move because it’s a huge step. But when I was at Udinese, I heard a lot about Watford because it was a very close club.
“I’m excited to be here and I have to put in as much effort as I can for the good of the club now.”
Pussetto is Already Familiar With Some of the Watford Players
Pussetto continued: “I’m very excited to get to know Pereyra because even though I don’t know him personally, many people have said very good things about him as a person, and as a player, he’s very renowned. I look forward to getting to know not only him but also the whole team.
“I already know Ben [Wilmot], Ken [Sema] and Marvin [Zeegelaar] and I know Stefano [Okaka] was here too. Everyone talks very well about the club and the people who work at the training ground. The important thing now is for me to get settled in and get into the squad as soon as possible.”
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