Watford Transfer News: Orestis Karnezis joins Hornets on loan from Udinese

WATFORD have signed Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan from Udinese.

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Orestis Karnezis has joined Watford on loan from Udinese

The 32-year-old will provide competition for Heurelho Gomes for the starting spot as goalkeeper.

Karnezis is the Hornets' 11th signing of the summer transfer window.

The Greek keeper won Fan’s Player of the Year for Udinese in 2016.

A statement on the club's official website said: "Watford FC is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan from Udinese.

"The experienced Greece cap will join up with Marco Silva's squad on his return from international duty, providing competition for the number one jersey.

"The 32-year-old has made over 100 appearances for Udinese since joining the Italian outfit from Panathinaikos in 2013."

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