Watford sign Benfica winger Andre Carrillo on a season-long loan as he rekindles relationship with Marco Silva

  • Watford have signed Andre Carrillo from Benfica on a season-long loan deal
  • The Peru international played under Watford boss Marco Silva at Sporting Lisbon
  • Carrillo becomes the Hornets' eighth summer signing under their new boss
  • Watford will have the option to sign him on a permanent transfer next summer

Watford have completed the signing of Benfica winger Andre Carrillo on a season-long loan.

The Premier League outfit will have the option to sign 26-year-old Peru international on a permanent deal next summer.

The deal sees Carrillo reunited with Hornets boss Marco Silva, who previously coached the winger during his spell in charge at Sporting Lisbon.


Andre Carrillo played under Watford boss Marco Silva during his spell at Sporting Lisbon

Andre Carrillo played under Watford boss Marco Silva during his spell at Sporting Lisbon

Watford, who last season finished 17th in the table, have now made eight summer signings as they look to avoid another relegation dog-fight. 

Carrillo made 32 appearances for Benfica last season, scoring three goals and picking up three assists. 

But the 26-year-old, who has made 36 appearances for his country, started only three league games for the Portuguese giants having joined from Sporting in July 2016.

He began his career at Alianza Lima in his native Peru before moving to Lisbon in 2011, where he made 162 appearances and won the Portuguese Cup and Super Cup. 

The 26-year-old Peru international started only three league games for Benfica last season

The 26-year-old Peru international started only three league games for Benfica last season