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Aditya Gokhale

Ashley Young offered shock Championship move as ex-Man Utd full-back looks for new club at age of 40

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Ashley Young could be set for a surprise return to his boyhood club Watford, with the Championship side looking to re-sign the 40-year-old veteran. The former Manchester United and England star is a free agent after leaving Everton and wants to finish his career where it began. Watford have no concerns over his age or fitness, and talks are reportedly ongoing.

  • Watford consider re-signing 40-year-old Young
  • Veteran full-back left Everton after two-year spell
  • Young hopes to finish career at boyhood club
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Championship side Watford are said to be interested in bringing Young back to the club, as per talkSPORT. The 40-year-old left Everton after the end of the season after two years with the Toffees, and has been looking for a new club this summer. Head coach Paulo Pezzolano will reportedly decide whether to move forward with the deal.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Young made 70 appearances for Everton over the past two seasons and became the fourth-oldest Premier League scorer last season. Meanwhile, Watford finished 14th in the Championship, and they believe that they could use his experience in the upcoming campaign as they look to return to the English top tier.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Young started his career at Watford and played over 100 games for them before moving on from the Hornets. He has had a long and successful career with stints at Aston Villa, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Everton. Despite turning 40, he is still fit and wants to keep playing.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR YOUNG?

    Talks are expected to continue as Watford decide on bringing Young back to the club this summer. The 40-year-old is reportedly open to returning and ending his career at Vicarage Road, and a final decision is expected before the new season begins.