Udinese Set to Send Damián Pizarro on Loan After Disappointing Debut Season

Udinese has decided to send Chilean striker Damián Pizarro on loan after a season of minimal action, Messaggero Veneto reported. The 20-year-old forward, who joined from Colo Colo, has played just seven minutes in Serie A and 16 in the Coppa Italia since arriving in Italy.

The club believes the promising youngster needs more game time and plans to send him to another European side next season. His case is expected to follow a similar path to that of Vivaldo Semedo, the Portuguese forward loaned to Vizela to gain experience.

While the exact destination remains unknown, the message from Udinese is clear: Pizarro must prove himself elsewhere. The decision underlines concerns within the club about the lack of output from its current forwards, as Udinese continues to reshape its squad for the 2025-2026 campaign.

Despite the loan, Udinese has not given up on the Chilean talent. The move is intended to help him adapt to European football and eventually return with the maturity and experience needed to compete at the highest level.