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The record since 2016
Watford: transfer history
Every signing and departure on record, year by year. This is the historical record, not live intelligence: for what’s happening now, see Watford’s live page.
- Moves on record
- 141
- Arrivals
- 71
- Departures
- 70
- Sent on loan
- 23
Fees on record for 1 of 141 moves.
Busiest year on record: 2026, with 15 arrivals and 16 departures.
15 in · 16 out
2026
Arrivals
- 1 Sept 2026Branimir Mlačićfrom UDIUdinese CalcioLoan
- 1 Sept 2026Myron Boadufrom PSVPSVFree transfer
- 1 Sept 2026Soumaïla Coulibalyfrom RCSRC Strasbourg AlsaceLoan
- 1 Sept 2026Stephy Mavididifrom LEILeicester CityLoan
- 12 Aug 2026Sam Walkerfrom Bradford City A.F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 2 Aug 2026Jordan Zemurafrom UDIUdinese CalcioLoan
- 31 Jul 2026Federico Ravagliafrom BOLBologna F.C. 1909TransferFee undisclosed
- 31 Jul 2026Martín Payerofrom UDIUdinese CalcioTransferFee undisclosed
- 24 Jul 2026Iker Bravofrom UDIUdinese CalcioTransferFee undisclosed
- 24 Jul 2026Luca Kjerrumgaardfrom UDIUdinese CalcioTransferFee undisclosed
- 16 Jul 2026Omar Haktab Traoréfrom UDIUdinese CalcioTransferFee undisclosed
- 2 Feb 2026Saba Goglichidzefrom UDIUdinese CalcioLoan
- 30 Jan 2026Stephen Mfunifrom MCIMan CityLoan
- 21 Jan 2026Edoardo Bovefrom Unknown clubFree transfer
- 2026Pierre Ekwahfrom Saint-ÉtienneLoan
Departures
- 28 Aug 2026Imrân Louzato Panathinaikos F.C.Transfer£7m reported by BBC Sport, via Wikipedia
- 15 Aug 2026Nestor Irankundato SCPSportingTransferFee undisclosed
- 14 Aug 2026Jeremy Petristo Aris Thessaloniki F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 27 Jul 2026Tom Inceto Tranmere Rovers F.C.Free transfer
- 22 Jul 2026Tom Dele-Bashiruto Aris Thessaloniki F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 22 Jul 2026Jorge Cabezas Hurtadoto Deportes TolimaLoan
- 16 Jul 2026Vivaldo Semedoto FCVFC AlvercaLoan
- 6 Jul 2026Giorgi Chakvetadzeto UDIUdinese CalcioTransferFee undisclosed
- 3 Jul 2026Nathan Baxterto Leyton Orient F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 2 Feb 2026James Morristo Leyton Orient F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 2 Feb 2026Moussa Sissokoto Panathinaikos F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 30 Jan 2026Daniel Bachmannto Leyton Orient F.C.Loan
- 21 Jan 2026Travis Akomeahto Gillingham F.C.Loan
- 2 Jan 2026Tobi Adeyemoto Crawley Town F.C.Loan
- 2026Egil Selvikto BrestLoan
- 2026Caleb Wileyto CHEChelseaBack from loan
1 in · 1 out
2025
Arrivals
- 2025Caleb Wileyfrom CHEChelseaLoan
Departures
- 12 Sept 2025Tom Dele-Bashiruto GECGençlerbirliğiLoan
2 in · 3 out
2024
Arrivals
- 2024Angelo Ogbonnafrom WETWest Ham UnitedMove
- 2024Moussa Sissokofrom FCTFC NantesMove
Departures
- 2 Jul 2024Ismaël Konéto OLYOlympique de MarseilleMove
- 31 May 2024Jamal Lewisto NEWNewcastleBack from loan
- 2024Michelle Agyemangto BHABrightonLoan
2 in · 6 out
2023
Arrivals
- 27 Jul 2023Jamal Lewisfrom NEWNewcastleLoan
- 2023Michelle Agyemangfrom Arsenal W.F.C.Loan
Departures
- Jul 2023Christian Kabaseleto UDIUdinese CalcioMove
- 23 Mar 2023Ben Fosterto WREWrexhamMove
- 2023Craig Cathcartto KVKKV KortrijkMove
- 2023Mario Gaspar Pérezto ELCElcheMove
- 2023João Pedroto BHABrightonMove
- Jan 2023William Troost-Ekongto SALUS SalernitanaLoan
1 in · 6 out
2022
Arrivals
- 2022Mario Gaspar Pérezfrom VILVillarrealMove
Departures
- Jul 2022Joshua Kingto FENFenerbahçeMove
- Jul 2022Moussa Sissokoto FCTFC NantesMove
- 2022Nicolas Nkoulouto Aris Thessaloniki F.C.Move
- 2022Rob Elliotto Gateshead F.C.Move
- 2022Kiko Femeníato VILVillarrealMove
- 2022Juraj Kuckato ŠK Slovan BratislavaMove
9 in · 2 out
2021
Arrivals
- Aug 2021Moussa Sissokofrom TOTSpursMove
- 1 Jul 2021Mattie Pollockfrom Grimsby Town F.C.Free transfer
- Jul 2021Danny Rosefrom TOTSpursMove
- Jul 2021Joshua Kingfrom EVEEvertonMove
- Mar 2021Carlos Sánchezfrom WETWest Ham UnitedMove
- 2021Rob Elliotfrom NEWNewcastleMove
- 1 Jan 2021Philip Zinckernagelfrom FK Bodø/GlimtFree transfer
- 2021Nicolas Nkouloufrom TORTorinoMove
- 2021Juraj Kuckafrom PAMParma Calcio 1913Loan
Departures
- 2021Heurelho Gomesto Democrata Futebol ClubeMove
- 2021Étienne Capoueto VILVillarrealMove
3 in · 4 out
2020
Arrivals
- 2020João Pedrofrom Fluminense F.C.Move
- 2020Luis Suárezfrom Real ZaragozaBack from loan
- 2020William Troost-Ekongfrom UDIUdinese CalcioMove
Departures
- 2020Danny Welbeckto BHABrightonMove
- 2020Sebastian Prödlto UDIUdinese CalcioMove
- 2020José Holebasto Olympiacos F.C.Move
- 2020Daryl Janmaatto ADOADO Den HaagMove
10 in · 4 out
2019
Arrivals
- 8 Aug 2019Ismaïla Sarrfrom STRStade RennaisTransfer
- 1 Jul 2019Craig Dawsonfrom WESWest Bromwich AlbionTransfer
- 30 Jun 2019Marvin Zeegelaarfrom UDIUdinese CalcioBack from loan
- 30 Jun 2019Dodi Lukebakiofrom FORFortuna DüsseldorfBack from loan
- 30 Jun 2019Ben Wilmotfrom UDIUdinese CalcioBack from loan
- 30 Jun 2019Cucho Hernándezfrom SOCSociedad Deportiva HuescaBack from loan
- 30 Jun 2019Filip Stuparevićfrom FK VoždovacBack from loan
- 20 May 2019Daniel Bachmannfrom KILKilmarnockBack from loan
- 8 Jan 2019Filip Stuparevićfrom FK VoždovacTransfer
- 2019Danny Welbeckfrom ARSArsenalMove
Departures
- 31 Jan 2019Ben Wilmotto UDIUdinese CalcioLoan
- 14 Jan 2019Filip Stuparevićto FK VoždovacLoan
- 10 Jan 2019Marvin Zeegelaarto UDIUdinese CalcioLoan
- 2019Kwasi Siboto UD IbizaMove
6 in · 10 out
2018
Arrivals
- 5 Jul 2018Ben Fosterfrom WESWest Bromwich AlbionMove
- 1 Jul 2018Ben Wilmotfrom Stevenage F.C.Transfer
- 14 May 2018Brandon Masonfrom DUDDundee UnitedBack from loan
- May 2018Costel Pantilimonfrom NFOForestBack from loan
- 31 Jan 2018Didier Ibrahim Ndongfrom SUNSunderlandLoan
- 30 Jan 2018Dodi Lukebakiofrom CHLSporting CharleroiTransfer
Departures
- 8 Aug 2018Daniel Bachmannto KILKilmarnockLoan
- 22 Jul 2018Dodi Lukebakioto FORFortuna DüsseldorfLoan
- 6 Jul 2018Brandon Masonto COVCoventry CityTransfer
- 31 May 2018Didier Ibrahim Ndongto SUNSunderlandBack from loan
- 5 Jan 2018Brandon Masonto DUDDundee UnitedLoan
- 2018Orestis Karnezisto NAPNapoliLoan
- 2018Richarlisonto EVEEvertonMove
- 2018Ben Watsonto NFOForestMove
- 2018André Carrilloto Al Hilal SFCMove
- 2018Rinsola Babajideto LIVLiverpoolMove
10 in · 8 out
2017
Arrivals
- 31 Aug 2017Marvin Zeegelaarfrom SCPSportingTransfer
- 1 Jul 2017Daniel Bachmannfrom STOStoke CityFree transfer
- 26 Jan 2017Mbaye Niangfrom MILMilanLoan
- 2017Kiko Femeníafrom DEPDeportivo AlavésMove
- 2017Tom Cleverleyfrom EVEEvertonMove
- 1 Jan 2017Cucho Hernándezfrom Deportivo PereiraTransfer
- 2017Orestis Karnezisfrom UDIUdinese CalcioLoan
- 2017Rinsola Babajidefrom Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.Move
- 2017Richarlisonfrom Fluminense F.C.Move
- 2017André Carrillofrom SLBBenficaLoan
Departures
- Sept 2017Costel Pantilimonto DEODeportivo de A CoruñaLoan
- 15 Aug 2017Giedrius Arlauskisto CFR ClujMove
- Aug 2017Valon Behramito UDIUdinese CalcioMove
- 30 Jun 2017Mbaye Niangto MILMilanBack from loan
- 2 Jan 2017Cucho Hernándezto América de CaliLoan
- 2017Pervis Estupiñánto ALMUnión Deportiva AlmeríaLoan
- 2017Adlène Guediourato MIDMiddlesbroughMove
- 2017Juan Camilo Zúñigato NAPNapoliBack from loan
12 in · 10 out
2016
Arrivals
- Jul 2016Christian Kabaselefrom KRCKRC GenkMove
- Jun 2016Giedrius Arlauskisfrom RCDRCD Espanyol de BarcelonaBack from loan
- 31 May 2016Uche Ikpeazufrom Blackpool F.C.Back from loan
- 30 Jan 2016Mario Suárezfrom ACFACF FiorentinaMove
- 2016Ola Adeyemofrom East Fife F.C.Move
- 2016Sean Murrayfrom Wigan Athletic F.C.Back from loan
- 2016Isaac Successfrom Granada CFMove
- 2016Younes Kaboulfrom SUNSunderlandMove
- Jan 2016Costel Pantilimonfrom SUNSunderlandMove
- 2016Nordin Amrabatfrom MLAMálagaMove
- 2016Kenedyfrom CHEChelseaLoan
- 2016Daryl Janmaatfrom NEWNewcastleMove
Departures
- 24 Aug 2016Uche Ikpeazuto Cambridge United F.C.Free transfer
- 16 Aug 2016Mario Suárezto VALValenciaLoan
- 5 Jul 2016José Manuel Juradoto RCDRCD Espanyol de BarcelonaMove
- 2016Víctor Ibarboto Atlético NacionalLoan
- 2016Allan Nyomto WESWest Bromwich AlbionMove
- 2016Marco Mottato CHACharlton AthleticMove
- 2016Nathan Akéto BOUBournemouthLoan
- 2016Kenedyto CHEChelseaBack from loan
- Jan 2016Giedrius Arlauskisto RCDRCD Espanyol de BarcelonaLoan
- 2016Luke Simpsonto York City F.C.Move
From the historical record: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia’s transfer lists (CC BY-SA 4.0), each fee credited to the outlet or club that reported it. Dates are only as exact as the record; “Move” means the type wasn’t recorded. Retrospective record, not Swoop intelligence.