Martín Payero

Martín Payero contract and transfer fees

Martín Payero's contract with Watford runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Martín Payero has moved for €7m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €7m, Banfield to Middlesbrough, Aug 2021.

Martín Payero transfer history and what each club made

• Banfield · sold to Middlesbrough for €7m (Aug 2021)
• Middlesbrough · signed from Banfield for €7m (Aug 2021) · sold to Udinese for an undisclosed fee (Sep 2023)
• Udinese · signed from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee (Sep 2023) · sold to Watford for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2026)
• Watford · signed from Udinese for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2026) · current club

Martín Payero injury record and availability

Martín Payero has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Martín Payero has played 549 of a possible 1,350 minutes (41%): 5 starts and 12 appearances in 15 games, average rating 6.62.

Since 2021, Martín Payero has had 9 injury spells: 146 days out and 21 games missed. Most frequent: muscular problems (2 times). Longest: knee injury, 33 days (Nov 2024).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 4 days out, 1 game missed
• 2024/25: 3 spells, 86 days out, 11 games missed

Watford injury list

Martín Payero international career

Martín Payero has 3 caps for Argentina U23 (latest Jul 2021) and no senior cap yet.