Watford forward Joao Pedro says he is “very happy” to stay at the club beyond the summer transfer window.
The Brazilian had been a target for Newcastle United this summer and the Premier League side saw a £20m offer rejected last month.
Pedro was seen as a key part of the club’s promotion bid under Rob Edwards this season and the Hornets remained adamant the 20-year-old would not be sold.
While the club were braced for another approach, they were under no financial pressure to sell following Emmanuel Dennis’ £20m exit to Nottingham Forest.
Reports on deadline day suggested Everton had made a late move to sign him but Pedro confirmed his commitment to Watford in a social media post.
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“I’m very happy here,” wrote the player.
“I love being at Watford and I want to do more with them.
“I spoke to the Board yesterday and I am fully committed to the club and looking forward to a successful season. Let’s go Hornets!”
