Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico could be on his way out of Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium with Watford being touted to secure his signature this summer. According to recent reports, the La Liga team are being tipped to make a move for the Spanish keeper during this summer transfer period. It is understood that Javi Gracia’s team will look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign and Rico fits the bill perfectly.
Some sources are now linking the Spanish goalie with a move to Vicarage Road in the summer. The 24-year-old shot-stopper has put in a number of match-winning performances during the course of last season which has not gone unnoticed. It could prove to be a high-profile coup for the Hornets if they can pull off such a move in this off-season.
Rico had featured in 40 matches for Sevilla last season, conceding 59 goals while keeping 13 clean sheets in all competitions. The La Liga star has also earned an international cap for the Spanish national team so far in his career. He is exactly the kind of talent who can flourish under the stewardship of Javi Gracia while plying his trade in the top tier of English football next season. It remains to be seen whether the Hertfordshire outfit ends up making a move for his signature in the coming months.
The Hornets managed to clinch a 14th placed finish in the English top-flight last season. However, they got dragged into the relegation dogfight earlier this year which they will try to avoid next year. Watford boss Javi Gracia needs to make some smart acquisitions in this ongoing transfer period if his side are to improve on their league performance next term.
The potential acquisition of Rico will definitely bolster Gracia’s goalkeeping options ahead of the new season. Watford have goalies such as Heurelho Gomes, Orestis Karnezis and Daniel Bachmann competing for a place in Gracia’s starting XI. The addition of Rico will undoubtedly improve their team significantly and add more competition for places within the Hornets squad.
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At 24, the Spaniard still has his peak years ahead of him which the English outfit could look to utilise in the coming years. Only time will tell what lies ahead in the future of Rico and whether he ends up making a switch to Vicarage Road this summer.
