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Hogg leaves Villa for Watford

August 27, 2011
Jonathan Hogg said he left because he wanted more first-team opportunities © PA Photos
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Aston Villa midfielder Jonathan Hogg has joined Watford for an undisclosed fee.

Hogg, 22, has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Watford and told the Championship club's official website that he was "desperate to play first-team football".

Villa manager Alex McLeish said: "Everyone at the club wishes Jonathan well and every success in his career. Jonathan has a great attitude and we know he will do very well as a player at Watford."

Hogg will be eligible to make his debut for Sunday's match against Birmingham.

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