Watford FC Boss Reveals Why He Turned Down Dennis Return

Watford FC Boss Reveals Why He Turned Down Dennis Return

Sampson Adedeji

The manager of the English Championship side Watford FC Ismael Valerie has opened up on the reason he turned down the opportunity of getting Nigeria's Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Dennis back to the club, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Dennis left Vicarage Road for Nottingham Forest last summer but he failed to live up to the expectations of the club.

Just a few months after selling the Nigerian forward to Nottingham Forest last year, it was revealed that they were trying to do a deal to send Dennis back to Vicarage Road as he could not play for another club in Europe due to appearing for two teams already in that season.

Dennis eventually signed for Istanbul Basaksehir of the Turkish Super Lig last month on loan, but there was the opportunity for a return to Vicarage Road on the table; however, it was turned down by Ismael.

"His name came on my desk, but I said no. Simple as that."

Ismael has revealed he turned down the chance to sign former player Emmanuel Dennis this summer.

"I honestly don't think this was a mistake for Watford. He's not been that prolific in his career.

"Yes, he had that one season where he scored 10 goals and earned that move to Nottingham Forest, but that has been his best tally in his whole career to date.

"You would have to bring him back on a big salary, and unless he guaranteed 20 goals it would be a huge mistake", he told Watford Observer.