Valon Behrami leaves Watford to return to Serie A with Udinese
- Valon Behrami made 44 appearances for Watford during two seasons with club
- The Switzerland international has left to join Udinese, his sixth Italian team
- Udinese and Watford are owned by the Pozzo family, who took over in 2012
Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami has left Watford to sign for Serie A club Udinese.
The 32-year-old, who was born in the now-Kosovan city of Mitrovica, has made Udinese the sixth Italian club of his career following stints with Genoa, Hellas Verona, Lazio, Fiorentina and Napoli.
He made 44 appearances in all competitions for Watford but has opted against another season in the Premier League.
Valon Behrami has left Watford to return to Serie A, joining Udinese on a two-year deal
The Switzerland international has signed a two-year contract at the Dacia Arena in Udine.
Udinese director Franco Collavino told the club website: 'We wanted a player with his characteristics who already has experience in this league and Behrami wanted to test himself in Serie A again.'
Both Udinese and Watford are owned by the Pozzo family, who took over at Vicarage Road in 2012.
Behrami made 44 appearances in all competitions during his two seasons at Vicarage Road
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