Tuttomercato reported that Simone Pafundi decided to join Sampdoria in an effort to rejuvenate his career. Pafundi selected Sampdoria as the right place to revitalize his professional journey. He has struggled to make his mark at Udinese, despite having made 21 appearances in Serie A and Coppa Italia, where his playtime was limited. His stint in Switzerland with Lausanne concluded without a permanent transfer after an initially promising start, which later saw him fall out of favor. Sampdoria is hopeful that he will start a new chapter, while Pafundi is optimistic about showcasing his technical skills and talent with the team. He denied that Roberto Mancini influenced his decision to move to Sampdoria. The player, along with Sampdoria and Udinese, is committed to making this move a success to unlock his potential.

CalcioMercato reports on Simone Pafundi's transfer to Sampdoria from Udinese. Simone Pafundi, a 19-year-old, joined Sampdoria from Udinese on a free loan with an option to buy for 5 million euros and a counter-option for 6 million euros in favor of Udinese. He will earn 500,000 euros gross plus bonuses.

Tuttomercato reports on Simone Pafundi's imminent loan transfer from Udinese to Sampdoria, which includes an option to buy and a counter-option for Udinese. Simone Pafundi from Udinese is close to joining Sampdoria on loan with an option to buy and a counter-option for Udinese.

Italian attacking midfielder Simone Pafundi, aged 19, who had a loan spell at Lausanne in Switzerland, has returned to Udinese. Nonetheless, Sampdoria has shown interest in signing him. According to Tuttosport, Sampdoria, eager to enhance their squad for a competitive Serie B season, considers Pafundi a potential key element in their strategic plans. Pafundi, who gained attention for debuting at the national level at just 16, is now seeking stability in his career after a challenging time. Sampdoria, after recovering from a difficult situation a few months ago, regards this potential transfer as a mutual chance for redemption, with the aim of strengthening their squad with both quality and depth. Pafundi's contract with Udinese is valid until June 30, 2026, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €5.00m. Besides Sampdoria, other Serie B teams such as Palermo and Modena have also been associated with interest in the player.