Slavisa Jokanovic has explained his decision to leave Watford.

The former Chelsea midfielder has since been appointed as the new manager of Israeli treble winners Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Speaking to The Sun, Jokanovic said: "I felt he didn't have a real will to renew my contract. My priority was to stay at Watford after promotion. It made sense to think that way.

"What happened next made me realise there was no real intention to renew my contract. There was a first contact but there wasn't a follow-up from him, which should be normal in any negotiation process. After waiting, I assumed that I had to move on."

He continued: "I am not resentful. Watford will always have a special place in my heart. The players, the staff and the fans treated me in an exceptional manner."