Nathan Baxter: Watford sign former Chelsea & Bolton Wanderers keeper

Watford have signed goalkeeper Nathan Baxter on a two-year deal after his contract expired with Bolton Wanderers.

The 26-year-old made 72 appearances in two seasons with the Trotters, including the 2023-24 League One play-off final, after joining from Chelsea in June 2023.

He becomes the second Hornets signing of the summer after former Peterborough midfielder Hector Kyprianou penned a five-year deal.

“I knew about the club’s interest last season and as soon as the season finished they wanted to meet me,” Baxter told the club website, external.

“I had a great conversation with the goalkeeping coach and a great conversation with [Watford sporting director] Gianluca [Nani] and they really sold what they saw in me and where they see my career going.”