Watford have bolstered their goalkeeping options with the signing of Italian shot-stopper Federico Ravaglia from Bologna, according to BBC News. The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a six-year contract at Vicarage Road, though the fee involved has not been made public.
Ravaglia arrives at the Hornets as they continue to reshape their squad ahead of the new season, adding fresh competition between the posts. The lengthy nature of his deal suggests Watford see him as a long-term project rather than a short-term fix, giving the club time to develop him within their system.
Details of his exact role — whether he's expected to challenge immediately for the number one shirt or serve as understudy — have not been specified. Bologna, meanwhile, part ways with a player who had been on their books, though BBC News did not provide further information on his previous playing time in Italy.