Official: Vakoun Bayo leaves Watford to join Udinese!

The Italian club Udinese has officially announced the signing of Ivorian international striker Vakoun Youssouf Bayo, arriving from English side Watford. He has signed a contract until June 30, 2028.

Bayo Vakoun officially signs with Udinese!

Bayo joins Serie A with hopes of proving his potential at the highest level, following a mixed spell in the Championship.

He initially joined Udinese in the summer of 2024, before being loaned out to Watford for the 2024/2025 season. His contract with Udinese has now been officially activated this summer.

Vakoun Bayo's professional journey is impressive: he started out with Étoile Sportive du Sahel in Tunisia, then moved on to Celtic FC in Scotland, Toulouse FC in France, as well as Belgian sides Gent and Charleroi.

He then played more than a hundred matches for Watford before now making the switch to Udinese in Italy.

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