Middlesbrough 
Atalanta 
CONFIRMED: Martín Payero signs for Udinese.
Udinese beats Atalanta to sign Martín Payero. Middlesbrough accepts their €3M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Martín Payero moving to Atalanta.
CONFIRMED: Martín Payero signs for Udinese
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Martín Payero's transfer to Atalanta, as reports suggest a 69% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Atalanta has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Martín Payero.
- Atalanta has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Martín Payero (28).
- Atalanta has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Martín Payero.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Éderson)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Éderson)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Éderson, Mario Pašalić)
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Some better competitors for position (Éderson, Mario Pašalić)
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Atalanta are ready to make a move for Middlesbrough midfielder Martin Payero, who is currently on loan back in his native Argentina, TEAMtalk understands.
Alternatives of Atalanta
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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68.7
76.2
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Cristian Volpato |
 Sassuolo
|
€12.7M |
|
68.7
75.7
|
Kenneth Taylor |
 Lazio
|
€25.4M |
|
68.7
79.8
|
Adam Wharton |
 C. Palace
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€86.6M |
|
68.7
68.7
|
Jae-sung Lee |
 Mainz 05
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€1.5M |
|
68.7
70.0
|
Tommaso Pobega |
 Bologna
|
€7.5M |
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68.6
68.6
|
Hans Vanaken |
 Brugge
|
€3.7M |
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68.6
70.6
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Mauro Arambarri |
 River Plate
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€6.1M |
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68.6
69.5
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Jens Odgaard |
Bologna
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€13.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Rowe | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Frank Anguissa | 19-08-2026 | Report | |
| Joey Veerman | 05-08-2026 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Muniz | 18-08-2025 | Report | |
| Pio Esposito | 21-07-2025 | Report | |
| Kamaldeen Sulemana | 25-06-2025 | Report | |
| Igor Paixão | 18-06-2025 | Report | |
| Julio Enciso | 09-01-2025 | Report |
Martín Payero
M (C)
Skill: 65.6
Pot: 66.5
Team
Watford
Watford
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€3.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€3.1M – €4.7M
Who is Martín Payero?
Martín Payero (ARG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Watford. Martín Payero is 28 years old (1998/09/11). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 11. Martín Payero has also been used as a ball winning midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a holding midfielder.
Martín Payero's current transfer value is between €3.1M and €4.7M. His last transfer was from Udinese to Watford in 2026.
Martín Payero latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
