Watford Chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury has paid tribute to Troy Deeney as his 11-year-spell at the club comes to an end.

The 33-year-old would have been out of contract next summer but the Hornets have agreed to let him go today (Monday).

Since joining Watford from Walsall in 2010 Deeney has scored 140 goals for the club in 419 appearances.

Duxbury said Deeney has been “incredibly good for us” and also felt the club has been “good for him” as well.

He said: “Through the many highs and the occasional lows, Troy Deeney's name has been inextricably linked for 11 years with Watford Football Club.

“For my own part I reflect, as Chairman and CEO, on a very positive and mutually respectful relationship with Troy where we've always sought to find outcomes that achieve success for the club and everybody associated with it.

“This hasn't always been easy, but if you know Troy like we do, then you'll know the easy option would never had led to the success we've enjoyed together.”

Among Deeney’s achievements include his famous stoppage-time goal against Leicester in 2013 that sent the Hornets to the Championship play-off final.

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Duxbury said: “He has shared the low points and the extraordinary high points of the club's journey under the ownership of the Pozzo family, including creating moments that will last a lifetime in the memories of all Watford supporters - none more so than 'that goal' in May 2013.”

Reports suggest Deeney has agreed a two-year deal with Birmingham City - boss Lee Bowyer previously spoke of his admiration for the player as he admitted he is hoping to bring two players to the club before Tuesday’s deadline.

In an emotional farewell message to Watford fans, Deeney said that he felt "tremendous pride" at what he has achieved at the club.