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2 clusters · 25 sources · 11 days · First seen 14 days ago · Last updated 4 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Mergim Vojvoda transfer to Udinese

Entities: Udinese Calcio · Avellino · Lazio · Franco Baresi · Kosta Runjaic

Overview

Kosovar winger Mergim Vojvoda completed a free move from Como to Udinese in mid‑July 2026, signing a contract through June 2028 with an optional extra year. Udinese used its 130th‑anniversary media day in Lienz, Austria, to present Vojda alongside other new signings. Director Franco Collavino and technical director Gianluca Nani introduced Georgian midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze, praising his speed and technique, while Nani described Vojvoda as a "Champions‑League‑level" talent for his versatility.

Coach Kosta Runjaic outlined the club’s primary objective for the upcoming Serie A season: secure early‑season survival. He highlighted Nicolò Zaniolo as the team’s number 10 and likened Udinese’s continual rebuilding to the myth of Sisyphus, emphasizing hard work and resilience. The hierarchy, including Collavino and sporting director Gökhan Inler, expressed confidence that the new acquisitions will raise squad quality and improve on last season’s performance, with Vojvoda expected to contribute leadership and flexibility in the dressing room.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] Lazio defeated Avellino 6‑3 in a pre‑season friendly. (multiple Gattuso articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Gennaro Gattuso said the “Taylor case” was closed after half an hour. (multiple Gattuso articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Gattuso said the team is improving, showing enthusiasm and building from the bottom, man on man. (multiple Gattuso articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Gattuso described Alessandro Nesta as a great companion, calmer than himself, and praised his ideas as a coach. (multiple Gattuso articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Gattuso paid tribute to Franco Baresi, calling him a legend who changed the role of the libero. (multiple Gattuso articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Udinese held a media day in Lienz. (Udinese club)
[● 2 SOURCES] Giorgi Chakvetadze was presented as a new Udinese signing. (Udinese club)
[● 2 SOURCES] Mergim Vojvoda was presented as a new Udinese signing. (Udinese club)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Kosta Runjaic said the season priority is to achieve Serie A survival. (Coach Kosta Runjaic)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Runjaic identified Nicolò Zaniolo as the team's number 10. (Coach Kosta Runjaic)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Director Franco Collavino said the club has raised the recruitment bar with players Gomez, Vojvoda and Chakvetadze. (Franco Collavino)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Technical director Gianluca Nani described Vojvoda as a versatile player suitable for Champions League level. (Gianluca Nani)

Timeline

4 days ago

[SPORTS] 23 sources
Gennaro Gattuso says Taylor case closed after 30 minutes
Lazio beat Avellino 6‑3; Gattuso says the Taylor case is closed after 30 minutes, notes team improvement and lauds Nesta and Baresi.
14 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Mergim Vojvoda moves from Como to Udinese
Mergim Vojvoda signs a permanent deal with Udinese, leaving Como after helping them reach the Champions League, on a contract through 2028.

Sources

almanaccocalciotoscano.it · calabrianews.it · controluce.it · corcianonline.it · forchecaudine.it · gonfialarete.com · ilnerazzurro.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · iltempo.it · laziochannel.it · lecodellitorale.it · mondoudinese.it · padovasport.tv · qdmnotizie.it · quotidianodibari.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · sardegnalive.net · sestaporta.news · spaziocalcio.it · trivenetogoal.it · tuttocalciocatania.com · tuttomercatoweb.com · udineseblog.it · vetrinatv.it · walfoot.be

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