According to our information, Udinese tries to conclude a last minute agreement for Nicolò Zaniolo. The 26 -year -old striker is currently in Milan, and a meeting is underway between those around him and the Frioulane management to find a solution to finalize the transfer before this evening. The Italian club strives to complete the operation despite the complexity of the transaction and the short time remaining, and will continue its efforts to the final gong of the summer transfer window. On the financial level, a loan with purchase option at 10 million euros, with 10 % on a future resale, was offered to the Turkish club, with a contract until 2029 for the former AS Roma player in the event of activation. According to our indiscretions, even if there is optimism, discussions remain blocked between the two directions since Galatasaray requires a total of 12 million in the transaction.
Well integrated in Istanbul, Zaniolo has recently benefited from solid support in the locker room, notably from Mauro Icardi, as well as with management. After several mixed loans, he found playing time and an increasing role in a galatasaray engaged in the Champions League, less than a year from the World Cup. A context that could have weighed down in his reflection, while Udinese always hoped to convince him to take the plunge. Convinced by Gennaro Gattuso to return to Italy, but also by those around him, Nicolò Zaniolo finally gave the green light while the two clubs are discussing. In parallel and in case of failure, the Frioul club should reactivate certain tracks including Walid Cheddira.
