Watford have turned Nyron Nosworthy's loan into a permanent move having agreed an undisclosed deal with Sunderland.

The centre-back, 31, made the final appearance of his loan stay at Vicarage Road in Saturday's 4-2 FA Cup triumph over Bradford, making a total of 13 starts and proving a positive addition to manager Sean Dyche's ranks after linking up with the Hornets in October.

And Dyche has now swooped to bring Nosworthy to the Championship club on a two-and-a-half year deal.

"It feels like home here," the defender told Watford's official website.

"Credit to the manager here for the chance he gave me to play - and for helping make this deal happen.

"I'm also grateful to Sunderland for letting me get on with playing first-team football, which is what I need at this stage in my career.

"It's a very professional set-up at Watford, training is enjoyable and the whole club has impressed me."

Dyche added: "I think this is an outstanding piece of business for our club, considering everything remains within the financial constraints we have here.

"Steve Bruce and Martin O'Neill have both been tremendously helpful towards this club and that's something we should all recognise while we reflect on this great development for our squad."