Watford Sign Andre Gray from Burnley For Club-Record £18.5m

Gray joined Burnley from Brentford for £9m in 2015 and was on the final year of his contract.

Watford on Wednesday confirmed the signing of striker Andre Gray from Burnley for a club-record transfer fee. Gray, 26, has penned a five-year contract with the Hornets, in what is understood to be a deal worth in the region of £18.5m.

Watford announced the transfer on Twitter, which read: “It’s a grey day at  watfordfc. Perfect for a spot of FootballManager…” before an in-game-style graphic was followed by the player saying in a brief video clip: “Hello, my name is Andre Gray. I am delighted to have joined Watford and cannot wait to get going.”

🌧️ | It’s a grey day at #watfordfc. Perfect for a spot of @FootballManager… pic.twitter.com/okMzXRaZsN

— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) August 9, 2017

🖊 | #watfordfc have completed the signing of @AndreGray7 from @BurnleyOfficial for a club record fee.

Info ➡ https://t.co/TXGEVaGDBD pic.twitter.com/YRfH7X823X

— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) August 9, 2017

Gray joined Burnley from Brentford for £9m in 2015 and was on the final year of his contract.

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He scored a total of 10 goals in 36 appearances for Burnley last season. He hit 25 goals during the 2015/16 campaign when Burnley won promotion back to the top flight. Watford calso onfirmed the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian forward Richarlison from Fluminense for £13m after a successful work permit application, having long agreed terms.

Watford welcome Liverpool in the Premier League opening match on Saturday.