Javi Gracia will put pen to paper on a new three-year contract with Watford and an announcement is set to be made soon, according to reports.
The Hornets have gone into the international break sitting in the top half of the Premier League table, level on points with Manchester United. They can even move into the European places with a win against Wolves after the latest round of UEFA Nations League fixtures.
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The 48-year-old has had a stunning start to life at Vicarage Road in his first full season in charge.
I really, really like Javi. He’s brought the feel-good factor back, something which went missing in spells last season. Not to mention his brilliant conduct off the pitch and his appreciation towards the supporters. Think we have a top coach and bloke. #watfordfc pic.twitter.com/KiToJ7Q2tO
— Jacob Culshaw (@Culshaw17) September 4, 2018
Gracia oversaw his first summer transfer window where, although Richarlison
His first full Premier League season has been a sensation too. Results have dipped off recently, but Gracia was able to pick up some vital points in the early stages of the campaign, including against Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham.
The Hornets will be hopeful that their level of performance can maintain some sort of consistency this season, although fans will also be dreaming of snatching the last available Europa League qualification spot come May.
Source: 90min