How’s former Middlesbrough man Martin Payero faring at Udinese following his summer sale?
Payero, a midfielder for Middlesbrough, was signed in 2021 in what appeared to be a statement move for the Riverside Stadium. With the exception of a loan with CA Talleres, he had spent his whole career at Banfield in Argentina.
He had been a starring performer in his native and it was hoped that he’d flourish after a move to England. However, he struggled to nail down a starting place with Boro and while injuries didn’t help, Payero just couldn’t find form with the Championship club.
There were bright sparks but last season he was loaned out to Boca Juniors and this summer, he was bought by Udinese.
Life at Udinese
Payero made the move to Italy on deadline day, earning a move to the Serie A for an undisclosed fee. Payero signed a deal until 2027 with Udinese, though they also hold the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months to 2028 if they wish.
Considering that his time on these shores made for disappointment, a move to Italy’s top-flight is certainly a decent one. He shows flashes of what he was capable of with Middlesbrough but for a variety of reasons, he couldn’t hold down a regular role at any point.
Since making the move to Italy, 25-year-old Payero has played twice. He wasn’t in the squad for the game against Frosinone a day after his arrival but after coming on off the bench against Cagliari after the International break, the Argentine was handed his first start last weekend.
In just over an hour of action, Payero helped Udinese fall to Fiorentina 2-0. He began the game next to a few other players who Championship fans may also be familiar with. Festy Ebosele, a former Derby County player, played on the right, and Hassanne Kamara was one of many ex-Watford players on the team.
In order to fulfill the potential he was unable to realize when playing for Middlesbrough, Payero will be eager to keep down the starting position with Udinese going forward.
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