The understanding is that the midfielder has signed a 12-month extension lasting until the summer of 2027, and is therefore expected to return to London Colney after this summer's World Cup.

It is reported that Edo Kayembe is in discussions with Watford management regarding a possible contract extension. Unspecified sources state that several aspects of the new contract remain unresolved.

For 27-year-old Congolese midfielder Edo Kayembe, his contractual situation represents a sword of Damocles for the English club: extend a key player or risk losing him for free. The player's contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and his market value is currently estimated by Transfermarkt to be €4.00m.