Watford has completed the signing of right-back Omar Traore from ‘sister club’ Udinese for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old marks the Hornets’ first acquisition of the summer and has committed to a three-year deal.

Traore has spent the previous three seasons in the German Bundesliga and UEFA Conference League with Heidenheim, but did not make any appearances for Serie A side Udinese.

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“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.