With per week or so nonetheless to go of the switch window, Watford may very well be about to signal a participant who has been a superb servant for West Ham over the previous 9 years.
Angelo Ogbonna is now 36 years of age and arguably coming towards the tip of a profession that started at Torino, took in a mortgage spell at Crotone earlier than a brief keep at Juventus after which onto the Hammers the place he cemented his legend.
Although he might not have at all times grabbed the headlines in East London, the Italian was a dependable and stable performer for the Hammers, and was a part of David Moyes’ profitable Europa Convention League successful facet.
Ex-West Ham defender Ogbonna to signal for Watford
Now a free agent, the Watford Observer word that the participant will transfer to Vicarage Street earlier than the switch deadline.
The Hornets have begun the season the 2024/25 Championship season properly, with two wins from their two video games.
Although they’re presently third within the desk, they’re truly joint prime with Burnley and Sunderland – who each have a greater aim distinction.
Watford head coach, Tom Cleverly, is definitely a 12 months youthful than Ogbonna at 36, and can certainly worth having a participant of such expertise to shore up his facet’s defence, as Watford look to make an actual dent within the English second-tier this season.
If he can stay injury-free for the majority of the marketing campaign, then it’s clear that the Italian might be an enormous asset for the membership.
West Ham, for his or her half, had been at all times going to go in a unique path this season greater than some other after Tim Steidten gained the battle of wills with David Moyes.
Given his switch enterprise for the membership this season, one can’t actually argue that permitting Ogbonna to go away wasn’t your best option for all involved.
