Watford have signed England international Danny Welbeck, who had been a free agent since being released by Arsenal at the end of last season.
The former Manchester United striker hasn't played since breaking his ankle in a Europa League game against Sporting Lisbon last November.
The 28-year-old was part of the England squads for Euro 2012 and the World Cups in 2014 and 2018 and has scored 16 goals in 42 games for his country.
We're delighted to confirm the signing of @England international @DannyWelbeck on a free transfer 🖋️ pic.twitter.com/5S1Lcx7u1C
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) August 7, 2019
Welbeck is hoping to flourish at Vicarage Road.
“I know some of the boys already and they can’t speak highly enough of the club,” he told the Hornets' official website.
“I used to live in digs with Craig at United and I’ve spoken to Clevz a lot about the club. He said I’d really enjoy it here and thinks it’ll be a great match for me to come here.
“It seems like a great club with the whole surrounding environment. It’s a family-orientated place and that’s something that I value very highly.
“I’ve played against Watford and I like to watch football so I’ve seen them play on TV a lot and I know the team, and I think this is a place where I can really flourish.
“The squad we’ve got here is full of good players and people who I’m really looking forward to playing with and trying to push to that next level.”
