Cremonese sign Payero, while Lecce secure new striker Jovic

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Aug 22, 2025 10:31 AM ET

While Cremonese officially sign Martin Payero from Udinese, it’s reported Lecce have secured IMT Belgrad striker Milos Jovic to replace Nikola Krstovic.

We are counting down to the transfer deadline in Serie A, which is on the evening of September 1.

That means the activity is speeding up and more deals are being completed.

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Cremonese complete Payero swoop

As expected, Cremonese have officially signed Payero on loan with option to buy from Udinese, but it can become an obligation if certain conditions are met.

Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà had accurately reported it would be a loan with obligation activated in case of Serie A survival.

This is worth €6m plus a 15 per cent sell-on clause, with a Cremonese contract worth €1.4m per season.

The Argentina international midfielder had also been linked with a possible move to Atletico Mineiro in Brazil.

Meanwhile, Belgian transfer pundit Sacha Tavolieri reports that Lecce have done a deal with IMT Belgrad for striker Jovic.

The 19-year-old Serbian talent is seen as the replacement for Krstovic, who just completed his transfer to Atalanta for circa €20m plus add-ons.

The tall centre-forward has already scored two goals in five games this season for his current club and is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.

It comes after reporting Nikola Stulic wants to stay at Charleroi.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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