{"id":569249,"date":"2020-10-12T15:26:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=569249"},"modified":"2020-10-12T15:27:32","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:27:32","slug":"daryl-janmaat-released-by-watford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/10\/12\/daryl-janmaat-released-by-watford\/","title":{"rendered":"Daryl Janmaat Released By Watford"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daryl Janmaat<\/a> has been released by Championship side Watford<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Dutchman had been with the club since August 2016, but now finds himself searching elsewhere for first-team football.<\/p>\n

Watford Confirm the Release of Daryl Janmaat<\/h2>\n

Defender’s Influence Had Been Waning at Vicarage Road<\/h3>\n

Janmaat joined the Hornets from fellow English club Newcastle United<\/a> four years ago in an \u00a38 million transfer. He made 28 appearances<\/a> in his first season at the club, scoring twice.<\/p>\n

However, his declining influence at Watford is evidenced by the stark contrast between that opening campaign and his most recent one. Last season, Janmaat only made eight top-flight appearances as the club suffered relegation from the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watford confirmed the news of Janmaat’s departure as a free agent on their official website<\/a>, stating that that club has “reached agreement with Daryl Janmaat for the defender to leave the club on a free transfer”.<\/p>\n

Janmaat himself appears to have left Vicarage Road on good terms, and spoke highly of his four-year Watford career. “I had a great time at the club; it’s a club with really good people and I look back fondly on a really good time for me in my career,” stated the 31-year-old.<\/p>\n

“Reaching the FA Cup Final in 2019 was a real highlight for me, as it was a big achievement in the club’s history. Winning the first four games of the season was also a great time for us and set us up for a good season which was very enjoyable,” added the former Feyenoord player.<\/p>\n

Janmaat Backs Watford to Return to the Premier League<\/h3>\n

Watford succumbed to relegation on the final day of the 2019\/20 season, having appeared poised to stay up at one stage before that. Upon departing the club, Janmaat spoke of his confidence that the Hornets have what it takes to recover.<\/p>\n

“I am sure the lads will bounce back this season and I know they have the quality to get back to the Premier League. I wish everyone at the club all the best.”<\/p>\n

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