14.05.2025 16:00
The Italian player Nicolo Zaniolo, who is on loan at Serie A team Fiorentina, will return to Galatasaray after the completion of the league. The Italian club will not purchase the player's transfer rights.
The future of Nicolo Zaniolo, who was loaned by Galatasaray to Serie A teams Atalanta and then Fiorentina at the beginning of the season, has become clear. Nicolo Zaniolo, who did not meet expectations at either team, will return to Turkey at the end of the season.
ITALIAN PRESS ANNOUNCED
According to a report in Corriere dello Sport, Fiorentina Club has made a final decision regarding 25-year-old Nicolo Zaniolo, from whom they could not obtain performance data. The report stated that the Italian club will not purchase the star player's transfer rights and that Zaniolo will return to Galatasaray.
HE COULDN'T EVEN TOUCH THE BALL
Zaniolo, who came to Fiorentina with great hopes, disappointed with his performance. Most recently, in the semi-final match played against Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League, the Italian player spent 16 minutes on the field without touching the ball, which caused disappointment among the coaching staff and fans. Zaniolo, who played 13 matches with Fiorentina, did not contribute with any goals or assists.
GALATASARAY PERFORMANCE
Having transferred to Galatasaray in 2023, Zaniolo played in 12 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist.