Ignacio Pussetto

Ignacio Pussetto (born 21 December 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Argentine Primera División club Huracán, on loan from Independiente.

Club career Atlético de Rafaela Born in Cañada Rosquín, Santa Fe, Argentina, Pussetto began his career in the youth ranks of local club Juventud Unida before joining Atlético de Rafaela in 2011. In 2013, Pussetto made his professional debut for Atlético de Rafaela in the Argentine Primera División. On 1 June 2015, Pussetto scored his first goal with Rafaela in a 3–2 loss to Huracán. On 30 August 2015, Pussetto scored the lone goal for Rafaela in a 1–0 victory over Sarmiento de Junin.

Huracán On 18 July 2016, Pussetto was sold to fellow Argentine side Huracán for $1.4 million, after rejecting offers from Atlético Vélez Sarsfield and Unión de Santa Fe. On 29 October 2016, Pussetto scored his first goal for Huracán in a 1–1 draw with Rosario Central. On 11 September 2017, Pussetto led his club to a 1–0 victory over Newell's Old Boys, scoring the lone goal of the match. The following week, on 18 September, Pussetto scored two goals for Huracán in a 3–1 victory over Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, the first victory for Huracán in that venue in 31 years.

Udinese On 17 July 2018, Pussetto moved to Italy, signing with Serie A club Udinese for a fee of around €8 million.

Watford On 14 January 2020, Pussetto signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with English Premier League side Watford for £7 million.

On 5 October 2020, Pussetto returned to Udinese on a season-long loan. On 30 June 2021, the loan to Udinese was extended for the 2021–22 season.

On 1 September 2022, Pussetto joined fellow Italian side Sampdoria on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy. He also signed a provisional contract with Sampdoria until 2026, which would have been in effect if Sampdoria exercised their purchase option.

On 16 August 2023, Watford terminated Pussetto's contract by mutual agreement.

Pumas UNAM On 18 July 2024, Pussetto signed for Mexican club Pumas UNAM from Huracán, where he had previously resigned for after leaving Watford in 2023.

Independiente On 10 July 2025, Pussetto returned to Argentina to sign for Independiente, signing a contract until 2027.

Personal life Pussetto's older brother, Alfredo, is also a professional footballer.

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