Udinese Owners Agree Watford FC Takeover

June 19, 2012

Udinese owners, the Pozzo family, have agreed a takeover deal for english Championship side Watford FC.

 

The Italians, who also own Spanish outfit Granada, have been strongly linked with a move for the Hornets in recent months.

 

It has now been announced on the club’s official website that an agreement has been struck for the Pozzos to assume control.

 

A club statement read: “The board of directors, acting on behalf of Watford Football Club, is pleased to confirm that agreement has been reached in principle for the transfer of ownership to the Pozzo family.

 

“Representatives from the family have been in discussions with Watford Football Club and both parties have agreed initial terms.”