Gargano started playing football at age of three and joined youth club, now defunct, Centella in Paysandú. In the youth club, he was in the midfield position. While in the youth, Gargano played against his future club Danubio, where he was soon discovered by the club and joined them.
Danubio
Gargano started his professional career with Danubio in 2003 and made his league debut at age of nineteen. He won two national titles with Danubio (2004 (which was his first season winning it) and 2006/07). Gargano made 102 appearance and scored three times and was a regular player in the first team.
Napoli
On 30 June 2007, Gargano agreed a transfer from Uruguayan club Danubio, to newly promoted Napoli for a fee of £2m. He signed a 5-year contract. In his first season, he made 34 appearance and scored twice. The following season, Gargano made his UEFA Cup debut in a 3-2 win over Benfica on the first round. On 29 September 2008, Gargano provided a winning goal for Germán Denis, scoring the only goal in the game against Bologna. In the mid second season, Gargano suffered a fractured foot during training in March 2009 and was sidelined for two months. He recovered in time to feature in the last two games of the Serie A season, against Catania and Chievo.
On January 2010, Gargano renewed his contract with Napoli until 2015. The following season, Gargano was linked a move away and even the arrival of Gökhan Inler from Udinese threathen his first team away, meaning Gargano may no longer be required. He made his debut in the Champions League game in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. On 21 December 2011, he scored his first goal in a 6-1 thrash win over against Genoa, ending his four year goal drought. Three months on 9 March 2012, he scored his another of the season in a 6-3 win over Cagliari. At the end of the season, Napoli would win the Coppa Italia final in a 2-0 win over Juventus, which Gargano didn't play over being suspended after picking up his second yellow card in the Coppa Italia semi final match against Siena.
Internazionale
Gargano signed for F.C Internazionale in 23 August 2012 on loan for €1.25M with an option to make the move permanent for €5.25M. Three days later after his move, he made his debut in the opening game of the season in a 3-0 win over Pescara. |
