Martín Payero is expected to return to Udinese from his loan at Cremonese because their conditional €5 million purchase obligation was voided by relegation. The Argentine midfielder is now looking for a new club, with Real Sociedad and PAOK Thessaloniki noted as interested. Payero has a contract with Udinese until June 2027 and played in 25 matches, scoring one goal, during the 2025/2026 Serie A season.