Stefano Okaka has left Watford permanently and joined Italian side Udinese it has been confirmed.

The 30-year-old spent the end of last season on loan with the Serie A club and has now returned on a permanent basis. 

The Italian striker scored six goals in 16 appearances during his loan period in the last campaign.

He scored five goals in 39 games with the Hornets after joining from Anderlecht in 2016.