Britt Assombalonga: Watford sign experienced striker after spell in Turkey
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Britt Assombalonga scored two goals in 12 games for Adana Demirspor this season
Watford have signed striker Britt Assombalonga on a six-month contract, with an option for a further year.
The 30-year-old returns to English football following a year and a half in Turkey with Adana Demirspor.
Assombalonga made four appearances for the Hornets early in his career before spells with Peterborough, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough.
He is a DR Congo international and is the fifth signing made since the January transfer window opened.
The club has not disclosed whether any fee was paid for Assombalonga.
Meanwhile, forward Vakoun Bayo, 26, has left Vicarage Road and returned on loan to Belgian club Charleroi for the rest of the season.
He has scored four goals in 25 appearances for the Hornets, who are fourth in the Championship following Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.
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