Watford sign Dutch defender Janmaat from Newcastle

Britain Soccer Football - Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur - Barclays Premier League - St James' Park - 15/5/16. Daryl Janmaat celebrates scoring the fifth goal for Newcastle. Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith. Livepic

REUTERS - Watford have signed Netherlands defender Daryl Janmaat from Newcastle United on a four-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

Although no financial details were disclosed, British media reported that Watford paid a fee of around 7 million pounds ($9.28 million) to acquire the right back.

"Netherlands international Daryl Janmaat has joined the Hornets in a permanent transfer from Newcastle United, Watford FC is pleased to confirm," Watford said in a statement on its website (www.watfordfc.com).

"The 27-year-old, who plays in the right wing-back position, has signed a four-year contract at Vicarage Road."

Janmaat, who has 27 caps for his country, made 32 league appearances last season but could not help Newcastle avoid relegation from England's top flight.

Watford, who have started their league campaign with one point from the opening two games, host Arsenal on Saturday.

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(Reporting by Ian Rodricks in Bengaluru; editing by Mark Heinrich)