Walter Mazzarri’s agent has told Italian media the former Inter Milan and Napoli coach has agreed a three-year deal to become Watford’s new boss.

We reported earlier today that the 54-year-old was close to finalising a move to Vicarage Road to succeed Quique Sanchez Flores and his agent Andrea D’Amico has told calciomeracto.com: “He has signed for three years.

“He chose the quality of the project and his faith in the Pozzo family ahead of other offers. He will certainly do very well.”