# Victor Ibarbo career moves in Italian football

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/victor-ibarbo-career-moves-in-italian-football
> Updated: 2026-10-01T16:10:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Former Serie A striker Victor Ibarbo returned to Italian football in September 2026 by joining Pontedera in Serie D. The Colombian player cited emotional ties to the country as his primary motivation for the move and expressed satisfaction at reuniting with coach Giuseppe Mascara.

His tenure with Pontedera lasted less than a month, during which he made three substitute appearances totaling 159 minutes. Following a change in the club’s sporting management, Ibarbo moved to ASD Calcio San Cataldo in the Eccellenza Basilicata division on a permanent basis.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Victor Ibarbo joins ASD Calcio San Cataldo in Italian Eccellenza

Former Serie A player Victor Ibarbo has joined ASD Calcio San Cataldo in Italy's Eccellenza Basilicata division after a brief, month-long stint with Pontedera.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victor-ibarbo-joins-asd-calcio-san-cataldo-in-italian-eccellenza

### 2026-09-15: Victor Ibarbo returns to Italy with Pontedera

Colombian striker Victor Ibarbo has returned to Italy to play for Serie D side Pontedera, citing strong personal ties to the country.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victor-ibarbo-returns-to-italy-with-pontedera

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