Watford midfielder Pierre Dwomoh has revealed how they have come to an agreement for him to move on in the summer transfer window.
Het Nieuwsblad have an interview with the 21-year-old this week. He explains what’s going on behind the scenes with him at Vicarage Road.
The youngster has found himself out of the picture at Watford in recent months, so much so that they’ve decided to part ways.
Watford exit confirmed
Watford, currently 10th in the Championship, have reached an agreement with Pierre Dwomoh not to extend his current deal. That deal is set to expire in the summer.
That comes after a disappointing season in which he’s managed one minute of action for the Hornets, coming on briefly against West Brom back in October. There was already talks in January to end things early.
“Watford is – even though it is an English second-division club – a big club. If you are injured, they simply buy someone else,” he said.
“My competitor Nampalys Mendy, formerly of Leicester City, did his absolute best. I just had to accept that.”
Two months without training
The young midfielder has actually been out of the picture at Watford the last two months after stepping away from training for personal reasons.
He, though, credits Watford for understanding the situation.
“I stepped down for family reasons, which I do not wish to elaborate,” he added.
“From early January to early March, I was not involved with football. I want to thank Watford for being understanding.”
The Hornets even allowed Dwomoh to train elsewhere. That’s how he ended up at Dutch club Heerenveen.
“I know manager Robin Veldman from the time he coached the RSCA Futures. We have always been open to a potential collaboration,” he explained.
“Given the number of professional matches I have already played (just under seventy, ed.), I don’t think we can still call this a test or trial period.
“Heerenveen wanted to see if I fit into the club’s project. I was supposed to train with them in a group setting. A potential contract was never discussed. That had to become clear at a later stage.”
Injury ruins plans, focus on summer
A physical issue ended that particular plan, meaning he could show what he was worth to Heerenveen. An overload in his thigh meant he couldn’t join training immediately.
He’s now back in Antwerp, working with his physio until he is fully ready. Now he’s focused on the summer, when he’ll be a free agent.
“Things always turn out well. I am confident. My professional career isn’t over at 21, you know,” he concluded.
“I look to the future with optimism. And I’m not afraid to take a step back. I did that before at KV Oostende and subsequently at RWDM. My footballing qualities will always rise to the top, wherever that may be.”
