FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, March 27, 2021, Turkey's Ozan Tufan celebrates after scoring against Norway, during a World Cup 2022 group G qualifying soccer match at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga, Spain. The 26-year-old, English Premier League club Watford has signed Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan, it is announced Thursday Aug. 19, 2021, from Fenerbahce on a season-long loan with an option to buy. (AP Photo/Fermin Rodriguez, FILE)
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LONDON (AP) - Premier League club Watford signed Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan from Fenerbahçe on Thursday on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
The 26-year-old Tufan has played his whole professional career in Turkey and has made 63 appearances for his country.
'œA holding midfielder with a range of passing and an eye for goal, the Hornets have beaten a host of Premier League and European clubs to Tufan's signature,'ť the London club said in a statement.
Financial details were not disclosed.
Tufan scored two goals Turkey's 3-0 win over Norway in a World Cup qualifier in March.
Watford beat Aston Villa 3-2 in its season opener and will play at Brighton on Saturday.
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FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, Turkey's Ozan Tufan during a match against Hungary during the UEFA Nations League soccer match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The 26-year-old, English Premier League club Watford has signed Turkey midfielder Ozan Tufan, it is announced Thursday Aug. 19, 2021, from Fenerbahce on a season-long loan with an option to buy. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh, FILE)
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