Watford goalkeeper Dan Bachmann told he can leave on free transfer despite having THREE YEARS left on contract

WATFORD keeper Dan Bachmann is set to leave the club on a free transfer despite having three years left on his contract.

The Championship club are looking to reduce costs ahead of the start of the season.

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Bachmann, 30, has been at Vicarage Road for eight years but has been told that he can find a new club due to the size of his wages.

And Watford are even happy to avoid demanding a transfer fee to get him off their books as soon as possible.

The Austrian international, who has played 138 times for the Hornets, has attracted interest from Wrexham and Salzburg.

Uruguayan boss Paulo Pezzolano has only just taken over at Watford from Tom Cleverley, who was sacked after last season.

And star midfielder Imran Louza has rocked the club by saying he wants to leave immediately.

Louza joined from Nantes in 2021 for £9million but is now worth about £12m. 

He signed a new contract in 2023 with his deal running to 2028.

Louza was named Watford’s Player of the Year last season.

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But the Hornets remain in full support of new boss Pezzolano.

Following his arrival last month, sporting director Gian Luca Nani said: “Paulo has a hugely impressive track record working with young players, which is essential when you look at the age profile of our squad.

“He has had success at virtually every club, including league titles and promotions, but it is his work on the training ground that impressed the most when we undertook our research.

“He has innovative ideas and processes which he transmits passionately to the players.

“We believe Paulo is the leader we need as we refocus ahead of the new season.

“He is fully aware of our ambitions and determination to push for promotion and embraces that challenge.”