Watford sign goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on season-long loan deal from Serie A side Udinese

  • Watford have confirmed the loan signing of goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis 
  • The Greece international has sealed the switch from Serie A side Udinese 
  • Karnezis, 32, becomes the eleventh signing for the Hornets this summer 

Watford have announced the signing of Greece goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan from Serie A side Udinese.

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

Karnezis becomes the Hornets' eleventh signing of the summer transfer window.

Watford have announced the signing of goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan

Watford have announced the signing of goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan

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.'