Watford have signed striker Nathan Ellington from West Brom in a club-record $8million deal, rising to $11million on appearances.
The 26-year-old, who scored for the Baggies in their Carling Cup win against Peterborough last night, has signed a four-year contract.
Ellington made his name at Bristol Rovers and then Wigan, finishing the 2004/05 season as the Championship's top goalscorer.
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray told the club's website, www.wba.co.uk: "It was well documented during the January window that Nathan wanted to leave the football club.
"But, when a transfer didn't materialise, all credit to him for getting his head down for the remainder of last season.
"Another opportunity has arisen for him to leave and Nathan expressed a desire to take up that opportunity. We're getting an excellent fee for his services, so I think this deal is right for both the club and for Nathan.
"We wish him all the best at Watford."
Ellington made his name at Bristol Rovers and then Wigan, finishing the 2004/05 season as the Championship's top goalscorer.
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray told the club's website, www.wba.co.uk: "It was well documented during the January window that Nathan wanted to leave the football club.
"But, when a transfer didn't materialise, all credit to him for getting his head down for the remainder of last season.
"Another opportunity has arisen for him to leave and Nathan expressed a desire to take up that opportunity. We're getting an excellent fee for his services, so I think this deal is right for both the club and for Nathan.
"We wish him all the best at Watford."
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