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Watford snap up the signing of Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp's son, Mitchel, on six-month contract with option of extending stay after having an unsuccessful trial with the Gunners' Under 23s squad

Watford have sealed a six-month deal for Mitchel Bergkamp, who is the son of Arsenal legend Dennis.

The Hornets have wrapped up the deal on a short-term basis, but there is an option to extend the contract if he enjoys a successful spell with the club's Under 23s squad.

The 22-year-old had spent a week training at Arsenal's London Colney base with Steve Bould and his Under 23s side in November last year, but he was let go following the trial.

Mitchel Bergkamp, son of Arsenal legend Dennis, has signed a six-month deal with Watford
The 22-year-old had spent nine years withu00a0Dutch second-tier side Almere City

The 22-year-old had spent nine years with Dutch second-tier side Almere City

Bergkamp has been available as a free agent since leaving Dutch second-tier side Almere City last summer following nine years with the club.