Watford have announced the signing of Espanyol defender Marc Navarro for an undisclosed fee.

The Hornets are expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer, and the Premier League side have moved to bring in a player who spent part of his youth career at Barcelona.

Navarro eventually linked up with Espanyol and after featuring in the 'B' squad, made 31 appearances for the first team in Spain's top flight.

Chairman Scott Duxbury told the club's official website: "Marc has attracted interest from a host of top European clubs, therefore we are delighted to have secured his services."

Navarro has penned a five-year contract at Vicarage Road.