Watford have announced the signing of Ashley Fletcher on a free transfer.
The striker will join Watford on 1 July having left Middlesbrough at the end of last season.
✍️ We are delighted to confirm the signing of former Man Utd, West Ham and Middlesbrough striker Ashley Fletcher!
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) June 11, 2021
Welcome to Watford, @AshFletcher___ 🐝@_AFEX
Fletcher scored 28 goals in 108 appearances for Boro, whom he joined from West Ham United in 2017.
The 25-year-old played in 16 Premier League matches for the Hammers, 14 of which came as a substitute.
He came through the ranks in Manchester United's Academy and has been capped by England at youth level.
Fletcher is joined at Vicarage Road for 2021/22 by goalkeeper Rob Elliot, who has signed a new two-year deal having initially moved to the club on a short-term contract in January.
Watford's first opponents back in the Premier League will be at home to Aston Villa on Saturday 14 August.