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Catanzaro loan activity for young forwards

Entities: Udinese Calcio · Simone Pafundi · U.S. Catanzaro 1929 · Roberto Mancini · Ciro Polito

Overview

Mid‑July 2026 Catanzaro sent 16‑year‑old striker Simone Ardizzone on loan to Serie C side Pineto Calcio, giving the teenager his first senior‑team experience. At the same time the club pursued a loan of Udinese forward Simone Pafundi (born 2006). By 25 July the two clubs had reached a provisional agreement: a season‑long loan with an option for Catanzaro to buy and a counter‑option retained by Udinese, and sporting director Ciro Polito said the deal was essentially finalised. However, three days later Udinese indicated the move was not yet confirmed and was being reconsidered, keeping Pafundi’s registration until 2028. This left Catanzaro’s planned reinforcement for the Serie B campaign in limbo, underscoring the club’s active but sometimes uncertain use of the loan market to develop and bolster its attacking options.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Udinese stalls Simone Pafundi loan to Serie B side Catanzaro

    Udinese has delayed a loan move for midfielder Simone Pafundi to Serie B club Catanzaro, after earlier reports suggested the deal was set.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Catanzaro close to signing Udinese forward Simone Pafundi

    Catanzaro is set to complete a loan deal for Udinese forward Simone Pafundi, with an option to purchase and Udinese retaining a counter‑option.

  3. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Pineto Calcio signs young forward Simone Ardizzone on loan from US Catanzaro

    Pineto Calcio loans 16‑year‑old forward Simone Ardizzone from US Catanzaro for his first senior‑team experience.

Sources

areanapoli.it · clubdoria46.it · fanpage.it · lega-calcio-serie-c.it · navegandodelpasadoalfuturo.net · pedaletricolore.it · tuttomercatoweb.com · tuttomercatoweb.it · uscatanzaro.net

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