Watford confirm Okaka signing

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Anderlecht have sold Stefano Okaka to Watford, the striker signing a five-year contract with the Premier League side.

Watford have announced the signing of striker Stefano Okaka from Anderlecht.

The 27-year-old, who has won four caps for Italy, has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League outfit.

Okaka hit 15 goals for Anderlecht last season to help his side to finish third in the Belgian Pro League.

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The former Roma attacker previously had a loan spell at Fulham, scoring two goals in their 2009-10 Premier League campaign.

Okaka was not named in the Italy squad for Euro 2016 and his most recent appearance for his country was in March against Germany.

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