Razak impressed during his spell at the Championship side and manager Michael Appleton admits he would have liked to have prolonged the youngster’s stay at Fratton Park.
He told the club’s official website: “Abdul came on at Watford and did everything I would expect a midfield player to do, so it’s disappointing that he has gone back.
“He’s a talent that I would have liked to have worked with for longer to get the best out of him, particularly playing higher up the pitch because he can pick a pass out.
“But I don’t blame Manchester City for wanting him back because they’ve got some big games coming up.
“If he gets utilised up there, that’s fantastic. But if he doesn’t play that many games the door here will not be shut, especially for one with the talent he has.”
