Pezzolano appointed Watford head coach

Watford have appointed Paulo Pezzolano as their new head coach.

The Uruguayan replaces Tom Cleverley, who was sacked on 6 May after the Hornets failed to reach the Championship play-offs, finishing in 14th place.

Pezzolano is Watford's 12th head coach since Javi Gracia departed in September 2019 and the ninth since the end of the 2020-21 season.

The 42-year-old has achieved promotion as a head coach in Spain, Brazil and his home country.

"Paulo has a hugely impressive track record working with young players, which is essential when you look at the age profile of our squad," sporting director Gian Luca Nani told the Hornets website, external.

"He has had success at virtually every club, including league titles and promotions, but it is his work on the training ground that impressed the most when we undertook our research."

More to follow.