Hellas Verona capture Udinese starlet

Hellas Verona have signed striker Nico Lopez from Udinese on a season-long loan deal.

The Uruguayan joined the club last season from Roma and went on to make 20 appearances scoring twice.

Verona have revealed through their official website the striker will join the club on loan with a buyout clause.

Lopez is considered one of the more promising players of Italian football and will benefit from regular action.

The 20 year-old could partner veteran striker Luca Toni in attack or be deployed in a wide position.

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