Watford’s objective has a’spectacular performance’ clause worth €10 million, which the Hornets are expected to negotiate.

In April, the Record claimed that Watford were leading the chase for SC Farense goalkeeper Ricardo Velho.

On May 8th, the same site said that Watford had begun contact to sign the 26-year-old during the summer window. The Hornets were unable to gain his services and instead signed Jonathan Bond at the end of the transfer window.

In September, O Jogo reports that Watford, Sevilla, and Borussia Dortmund have expressed interest in him this summer.

Benfica also looked at the stopper, but he did not leave Farense. They have lost all five league games this season, with Velho conceding 12 goals. However, his performances have not earned it, and the situation would be far worse without him.

Farense lost 2-1 against FC Porto on Sunday. Regardless of the outcome, O Jogo claims the goalkeeper put up a’spectacular display’ by making ten saves against the Dragons. With it, he currently leads the standings in saves [24] this season.

Velho’s contract lasts until 2026 and includes a €10 million release clause. Watford would most certainly want to haggle that number down, but this appears to be a fascinating option to pursue.

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