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Watford sign Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on loan

Orestis Karnezis of Grece
Image: Orestis Karnezis has joined Watford on a season-long loan

Watford have completed the signing of Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis on a season-long loan deal.

The Greek international, who has made 109 appearances for Udinese since arriving from Granada in 2014, will join Marco Silva's squad following the international break.

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Karnenzis was named Greek Best Goalkeeper in 2011-12 during his six-year spell at Olympiakos, where he played 59 games in all competitions.

The 32-year old will compete with Heurelho Gomes for the starting place at Vicarage Road.

Image: The 32-year old has made 109 appearances in three years for Udinese

Karnenzis' arrival is the Hornets' 11th signing of the transfer window after the club-record signing of Andre Gray from Burnley earlier this month.

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Silva has also secured the services of Tom Cleverly, Will Hughes, Nathan Chalobah and Richarlison this summer as the club look to improve on last season's 17th-placed finish.

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