Joshua King makes shock Fenerbahce transfer after Watford release as he goes from Championship to Champions League
FENERBAHCE have signed former Manchester United and Bournemouth striker Joshua King on a free transfer.
The Super Lig giants made the announcement on Tuesday.
An official statement read: "Our club has reached an agreement in principle with Norwegian Footballer Joshua King.
"The player will be in Istanbul this evening to pass the health checks and for further transfer negotiations."
King was released by Watford at the end of June following the club's relegation to the Championship, despite having one year remaining on his contract.
He scored five goals in 33 appearances for the Hornets last season, but the club decided against keeping him.
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The striker is now set to move on to the ninth club of his career.
Norwegian King signed for Man Utd when he turned 16 in 2008, but he was limited to just two senior appearances after being loaned out on four consecutive occasions.
He eventually left in 2013 to sign for Blackburn where he enjoyed a two-year stint before moving to Bournemouth.
In 185 appearances for the Cherries he scored 55 goals and made 20, which helped the club in their fight for Premier League survival.
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He made the switch to Everton in 2021, but only signed a short-term deal before Watford got him six months later.
King is now set for a spell in Turkey, subject to a medical.