Hibs defender Porteous completes move to Watford

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Ryan Porteous played in Hibs' Scottish cup defeat by Hearts on Sunday

Scotland defender Ryan Porteous has joined Watford from Hibernian for a fee in the region of £450,000.

The 23-year-old was out of contract at Easter Road this summer and had turned down the offer of a new deal.

Porteous, who made more than 150 appearances for the club, made his Scotland debut in September.

Lee Johnson's Hibs are sixth in the Scottish Premiership, while Watford are third in the Championship and pushing for a return to the Premier League.

"'Porto' is a great example of how players from our excellent academy can progress into the first team and make a real difference," said Johnson.

"He has a strong will to win, and we will miss him. I have no doubt that he will go on and have a really successful career. We wish him all the best at Watford."

"Ryan has been a fantastic servant for the club and has been brilliant to deal with over the last few months," Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell.

"When it became clear he wanted to explore his options, we have worked hard to get the best deal for us, but also kept an eye on what is the best move for Ryan to propel his career."

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