05.06.2026 14:30
Udinese wants to acquire the permanent transfer of Nicolo Zaniolo, whom they loaned from Galatasaray. However, no agreement has been reached between the Italian club and the star player regarding salary.
A new development has occurred regarding the future of Nicolo Zaniolo, who was loaned to Udinese from Super League giant Galatasaray with a purchase option.
It has been learned that the Italian team wants to use the purchase option for the successful footballer, but an agreement on salary could not be reached between the parties.
UDINESE WANTS PERMANENT TRANSFER
Udinese management plans to keep Nicolo Zaniolo, whose performance they have been satisfied with throughout the season, in the squad. The Italian club is considering using the purchase option in the agreement with Galatasaray.
NO MIDDLE GROUND FOUND ON SALARY
However, in the meetings between Udinese and Zaniolo's camp, no agreement has yet been reached on salary. It was stated that the parties are continuing negotiations and the club wants to end the uncertainty by mid-June.
GALATASARAY MONITORING DEVELOPMENTS
It has been learned that the yellow-red management does not plan to have Zaniolo return to the team and is closely following developments regarding the Italian player. Galatasaray is expected to earn a significant transfer fee if Udinese uses the purchase option.
FINISHED SEASON WITH 12 GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The 26-year-old footballer played 34 official matches for Udinese in the past season. Zaniolo scored 6 goals and made 6 assists in these matches, providing a direct contribution to a total of 12 goals.