Tom Cleverley agrees five-year deal with Watford after successful loan spell at Vicarage Road

Staying put: Tom Cleverley
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Sam Long31 March 2017

Watford have exercised an option to sign Tom Cleverley on a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Cleverley joined the Hornets on loan from Everton in January and has made eight appearances for Walter Mazzarri's side.

The 28-year-old has done enough to secure a five-year deal and will formally complete his move to Vicarage Road on July 1.

Cleverley, who has 13 senor England caps, is delighted to have finalised his long-term future.

“I think I made it clear I had feelings for the club when I came down here on loan and it was always the view to sign a permanent deal, so I’m over the moon," he told Watford's official website.

“I felt part of the club from day one of the loan but now I really feel this is home and hopefully it is for a very long time."

Club CEO Scott Duxbury added: "I believe it’s a sign of our ambition to recruit the highest calibre of player for Watford.

“Tom’s affinity with the club and supporters has been very clear from the moment he returned."

Watford currently occupy 14th place in the Premier League table but are yet to mathematically secure their safety for another season.

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