Fernando Forestieri joins Sheffield Wednesday from Watford

Sheffield Wednesday have signed Fernando Forestieri from Watford.

Former Udinese striker Forestieri, 25, had also been linked with Leeds United but has completed a move to their Championship rivals Wednesday.

The Owls have signed Fernando Forestieri from @WatfordFC on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee #swfc pic.twitter.com/RXaOt4bbpJ

- Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) August 29, 2015

The former Italy under-21 international has signed a four-year contract at Hillsborough and will wear the No. 45 shirt.

Forestieri scored 21 goals in 91 appearances at Watford after joining the club, initially on loan, in 2012.