Diego Pugno (born 7 July 2006) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eerste Divisie club Jong Ajax, on loan from club Juventus.
Club career Juventus A product of the youth academy of Torino and subsequently Borgaro, Pugno joined the youth academy of Juventus on 3 August 2021. On 14 September 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Juventus until 2026. After impressing with the Primavera squad, he began training with the senior team and made his senior and professional debut as a substitute in a 1–1 Serie A draw against Lecce on 1 December 2024. He subsequently featured for Juventus Next Gen in Serie C.
Loan to Ajax On 20 July 2026, Pugno moved abroad to the Netherlands, joining Eredivisie club Ajax on loan for the 2026–27 season with an option to buy, initially slotting into the Jong Ajax squad in the Eerste Divisie.
Playing style Praised for his technical abilities and tactical intelligence, Pugno operates primarily as a forward capable of converting chances from both inside and outside the penalty area.
Career stats +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJuventus2024–25Serie A1000—10Juventus Next Gen2025–26Serie C81—1192Jong Ajax2026–27Eerste Divisie74——74Career total1651100176
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