Simone Pafundi leaving Udinese?
Simone Pafundi is expected to return to Udinese by January 2025 after his period in Switzerland. He has expressed a desire to play in Serie A, but the final decision rests with Losanna. The transfer includes a right of redemption set at 15 million euros.
Simone Pafundi is presently on loan at Losanna in Switzerland, with his rights owned by Udinese. His loan period in Switzerland is set to conclude on December 31, after which he will return to Italy. During his stay in Switzerland, he has concentrated on enhancing his defensive skills and physicality. Pafundi has expressed his readiness to compete in Serie A, emphasizing that his performance should be evaluated based on his gameplay rather than merely statistics.
Simone Pafundi, who is owned by Udinese, is presently on loan to Losanna. The loan agreement between these two clubs is scheduled to end on December 31st, after which Pafundi will make his return to Italy. Pafundi conveyed his readiness to play in Serie A after gaining experience in Switzerland, where he developed both physically and in confidence. He noted that, despite what statistics might indicate, he felt he performed well during his stint in Switzerland.
There is a possibility of Pafundi being loaned out again to find more playing time in Serie A.
Pafundi was promoted to Udinese's first team, making his debut in Serie A after Ferragosto.
Simone Pafundi has spent the past six months on loan at Lausanne-Sport, the Swiss side owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The expectation is that his loan will be made permanent, the €15 million purchase option in his deal set to make him the Swiss Super League's record incoming by some distance.
Simone Pafundi was elected as the 'Player of the season' of the Swiss Super League 2023/24, according to the Transfermarkt community. He landed at Losanna at the end of the January market, after only a 7-minute appearance with the Udinese shirt in the match against Fiorentina. The talent from Monfalcone found glory in the Swiss championship.
Simone Pafundi, currently owned by Udinese, has been transferred to Losanna in the last days of January. Losanna is currently evaluating the possibility of buying Pafundi from Udinese for 15 million euros. A final decision will be made by the end of the month.
Tap on a rumour to learn more.
View transfer rumours on our TikTok, Instagram and X.