Stefano Okaka signs for Watford

ByPA Sport

Updated 29/08/2016 at 19:52 GMT

Watford have strengthened their forward line with the signing of former Roma and Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka from Anderlecht.

Stefano Okaka celebrates scoring against Spurs

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The 27-year-old, who has played for Italy four times, scoring on his debut against Albania in November 2014, notched 17 goals for Anderlecht last season.

A statement on the Vicarage Road club's website confirmed he had joined the Hornets on a five-year contract, following last week's triple swoop for Daryl Janmaat, Roberto Pereyra and Younes Kaboul.

Okaka has experience of English football having spent time on loan with Fulham in 2010.

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