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Former Marseille and Torino defender Nicolas Nkoulou becomes first signing of Claudio Ranieri's reign at Watford after the free agent agrees deal until end of the season

Daily Mail | October 8, 2021

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Watford have confirmed the signing of free agent defender Nicolas Nkoulou.

The 31-year-old left Italian side Torino in the summer and will become the first signing of new manager Claudio Ranieri's reign.

Centre-back Nkoulou has 75 caps for Cameroon and has been brought in with Watford defender Francisco Sierralta facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after tearing a thigh muscle.

Watford have signed defender Nicolas Nkoulou on a deal until the end of the season

ud83eudd1d We are delighted to announce the signing of Cameroonian defender Nicolas Nkoulou.

Welcome to Watford, Nicolas! ud83dudc1d@_AFEX— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) October 7, 2021

Nkoulou was a target for Arsenal and Newcastle in his formative years and has played for Marseille, Lyon and Monaco.



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