Watford signs Iker Bravo from Udinese in deal highlighting Pozzo family’s cross-club crypto-era pipeline

Watford FC has completed the signing of Spain Under-21 forward Iker Bravo from Udinese on a permanent three-year deal. The 21-year-old arrived in London for a medical on July 23, 2026. The move is part of a broader package that also brings Jordan Zemura and Martin Payero to Watford from Udinese. Financial terms remain undisclosed. Who is Iker Bravo Born on January 13, 2005, the forward earned Player of the Tournament honors at the 2024 U19 European Championship. He moved to Udinese from Bayer Leverkusen on July 31, 2024, signing a four-year contract. That deal lasted roughly two years before this Watford move materialized. In between, he spent time on loan at UD Las Palmas earlier in 2026, getting first-team minutes in La Liga. Prior to Leverkusen, Bravo developed through FC Barcelona’s youth academy before signing with Bayer Leverkusen’s reserves in 2021, where he also had a loan spell at Real Madrid B. For Watford, competing in the English Championship, Bravo provides added strength in their front line as they compete in the EFL Championship ahead of the 2026-27 season. Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content...