Watford midfielder Valon Behrami wanted by Swiss side Sion as ‘talks begin over summer move’
Behrami under contract with Hornets until 2018 but 73-cap international has clause that allows him to leave early
WATFORD midfielder Valon Behrami is wanted by Swiss club Sion.
The 31-year-old is under contract with the Hornets until 2018. He has made 23 appearances this season to help Walter Mazzarri's side to 14th in the Premier League, seven points above the drop zone.
But Sion chairman Christian Constantin claims Behrami wants to return to Switzerland, and said they have been in talks with the 73-cap international for several months about a summer transfer.
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Behrami started out playing football with Swiss club sides FC Stabio, FC Chiasso and FC Lugano, but joined Watford from Hamburg in 2015.
Constantin said: "We have been in contact with Behrami since the winter. He wants to return to Switzerland, and I want to bring him to Sion.
"He is keen on the idea. My son Barthelemy, our sporting director, has already had several meetings with him.
"The fact he is under contract with Watford until 2018 is no problem. He has a clause that allows him to leave early.
"He is a quality player, and his attitude is even more important. His willingness to sacrifice himself for the team impresses me."
Kosovo-born Behrami, who grew up in Switzerland, has also played for Genoa, Fiorentina and Napoli.
In December Behrami was unfortunately pictured vomiting on the pitch after feeling ill in the Premier League game with Everton.