Former Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko has returned to England to sign for Championship club Watford.Sissoko joins as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at FC Nantes in Ligue 1. The 34-year-old returns to Watford having made 38 appearances for the club during the 2021-22 season before moving back to his native France.
A Watford club statement announced: “Watford FC is delighted to announce the return of Moussa Sissoko, who has rejoined the club as a free agent on a two-year deal.
“The 34-year-old midfielder spent the 2021/22 Premier League season with the Hornets and is now back at Vicarage Road to link up with Tom Cleverley’s side.
“A runner-up in the UEFA Champions League with Tottenham Hotspur, Sissoko boasts 71 caps for France and reached the final of Euro 2016 with his country.
“The box-to-box specialist injects massive experience into the Golden Boys’ squad and made 38 appearances during his first spell with the club.
“He served as captain during this time and scored twice, playing alongside fellow midfielder Cleverley who was then a team-mate.”
