Watford sign right-back Omar Traore from Udinese

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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, who like Watford are owned by the Pozzo family.

"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., external

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