Valon Behrami believes Watford have been shrewd in the transfer market this summer and says he was excited to move to Vicarage Road after speaking with Hornets owner Gino Pozzo.

The Swiss international became the Golden Boys’ sixth addition of the summer after his move from German club Hamburg was confirmed on Saturday evening.

The 30-year-old, who has signed a three-year deal, linked up with the Watford squad on Friday but didn’t feature in the Hornets’ pre-season friendly at AFC Wimbledon 24 hours later.

However, Behrami watched on from the stands and was seemingly impressed with the likes of Sebastian Prodl, Jose Holebas and Etienne Capoue.

“This is a great club and I know the way the owners work. They’ve made some great signings,” the midfielder told Watford’s website.

“I’ve followed Watford since Gianfranco Zola was the manager. I played for him at West Ham and since then I was always looking out for Watford.

“Finally the time has arrived when Watford are back in the Premier League and it was a good solution for me, so I’m very happy now.

“It’s very attractive; when Mr Pozzo called me I was excited. It’s a new adventure for me, a new challenge, and I’m really hungry for this opportunity.”