DeMerit commits to Hornets
14 Sep 2007 - 13:12:06
USA international Jay DeMerit has committed his long-term future to Watford by penning a one-year extension to his current Vicarage Road contract.
The 27-year-old central defender, who has spent the last three years with the Hornets, will remain with the club until June 2010.
Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd told the club's official website: "From European back-packer to international footballer, Jay's a future captain of both club and country.
"I'm delighted to have secured him for the future because, as I've said before, it's important to keep the crown jewels.
"He knows he's still got a lot of work to do, but that's the great thing about him - he knows that and he's willing to work hard every day."
DeMerit has scored eight goals in his 113 appearances for the club.