Super Eagles defender and vice-captain, William Troost-Ekonghas bid his Watford team-mates farewell after confirming a loan deal to Serie A side Salernitana.
The defender made the announcement via his Twitter handle on Monday.
The time has come for me to move on @WatfordFC after 3 special seasons shared by everyone involved. From everyone in the restaurant, the security workers, the volunteers at the stadium to the medical & office staff and everything else, you have made my time what it is. pic.twitter.com/hDuFquKrFO
— William Troost-Ekong (@WTroostEkong) January 23, 2023
The Nigerian’s sudden move may have nothing to do with his playing time, having played just 15 games and 1094 minutes in the Championship this season.
The last game for the Hornets was a 2-0 win against Blackpool on Saturday, January 14.
Ekong, who traveled to Italy on Sunday for a medical, as told by Sky Italia, will play in Serie A, three years after leaving Udinese to join Watford. He last played in Serie A for Udinese after moving from Turkish outfit Bursaspor in 2018. He played 65 games in two years at the Bianconeri.
Ekong, 29, hopes to help 16th-placed Salernitana avoid relegation. In his tweet, Ekong thanked Watford management for his three-year spell at the English club.
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“The time has come for me to move on from @WatfordFC after 3 special seasons shared with everyone involved. From everyone in the restaurant, security workers, volunteers at the stadium to the medical & office staff and more, you have made my time so special now.
“The coaches and most of my friends, I can only thank you!!!
“The Pozzo family for believing in me and 5 important years in my career at both clubs with the spotlight. [being] promotion and the chance to achieve his childhood dream of playing in the Premier League.
“To all the fans, thank you for your support. It’s been special from watching as a boy to walking on the field as a player. Now that I’m a fan again, I want to promote like you all and I’ll be back watching from the stands in the future.
“WOW! All the best, Will.”
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