Pierre Ekwah - who can also play in defence - has made 30 appearances for Saint-Etienne
Published February 11, 2026 • Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czjgx47ln1mo
Watford have signed midfielder Pierre Ekwah on loan from French second-tier side Saint-Etienne for the rest of the season.
The 24-year-old began his career in the youth set-ups at West Ham and Chelsea before joining Sunderland, where he made 62 first-team appearances.
He moved to Saint-Etienne on loan in 2024 and it became a permanent deal last summer.
Ekwah's arrival at Watford was announced more than 14 hours after the closure of the January transfer window and he is their second loan signing, following 21-year-old Georgia international defender Saba Goglichidze.
The agreement includes an option to buy if he impresses at Vicarage Road.
Watford are away to Hull City on Tuesday evening, with Charlie Daniels, Dan Gosling and Adrian Mariappa in charge of the team following head coach Javi Gracia's resignation on Sunday.