Full-back Hunt one of six Watford youngsters handed new deal

Watford full-back Conrad Hunt has headed out on loan to Irish top-flight side Coleraine after signing a new contract.

Hunt has been a feature of the Under-21s over previous seasons and will now gain first-team experience having signed a one-year deal with the option for 12 more months.

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Watford scrapped their Under-21 team earlier this summer but still seem keen to take advantage of the contracted players with potential, with Hunt being retained.

Conrad Hunt has signed a one-year professional contract with an option of another 12 months ✍️ He will immediately continue his development with a loan move to NIFL Premiership side Coleraine until the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/KUY9jjR6tq

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) July 17, 2026

Goalkeeper Roraigh Browne, who played for the Under-21s at times last season, has also penned a new deal, as has Tobi Akinyimika, who started in the pre-season friendly at Barnet on Tuesday.

Kymani Smith Daley, who scored a sensational goal at the Rookery end in the FA Youth Cup against Charlton Athletic last season, has also signed a new contract, as have goalkeeper Sebastian Thrussell and midfielder Jai-Dea Moulton.