Gomes reverses retirement with one-year Watford deal

Heurelho Gomes was set to retire at the end of the 2018-19 season but he has agreed a new one-year deal with Premier League side Watford.

Heurelho Gomes plays a back-up role to Ben Foster but started throughout the Hornets' run to the FA Cup final last season.

Watford has announced veteran goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has signed a one-year deal with the club.

Gomes had signalled his intention to retire at the end of the 2018-19 season but coach Javi Gracia indicated he wanted the 38-year-old to stay.

And Watford confirmed the Brazilian will go into a sixth season at Vicarage Road.

Gomes plays a back-up role to Ben Foster but started throughout the Hornets' run to the FA Cup final last season.

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He then conceded six at Wembley as Manchester City completed a domestic treble, although the score could have been heavier as he performed well regardless of the heavy defeat.

"I couldn't say no to this club," Gomes wrote on Instagram . "Looking forward for a new season."

Watford is yet to bring in any new players ahead of the 2019-20 season, which it kicks off at home to Brighton and Hove Albion on August 10.