21.05.2026 17:30
It has been claimed that Udinese informed Galatasaray that they would exercise Nicolo Zaniolo’s purchase option. The Italian star's adventure with the yellow-reds is coming to an end.
Galatasaray and Nicolo Zaniolo are parting ways. The decision regarding the future of the Italian footballer, who was loaned to Udinese at the start of the season with a purchase option, has been made.
UDINESE COMMUNICATES ITS DECISION TO GALATASARAY
According to journalist Nicolo Schira, Udinese has informed Galatasaray management that it will exercise the purchase option for Nicolo Zaniolo. It was stated that the transfer is expected to be finalized shortly.
TWO DIFFERENT FORMULAS ON THE TABLE
The Serie A club has two different purchase options available. It was reported that Udinese will either pay 10 million euros to acquire all of the player's rights or pay 5 million euros to obtain 50% of his rights.
ZANIOLO MADE A COMEBACK AT UDINESE
Nicolo Zaniolo drew attention this season with his performances in Udinese's jersey. The Italian star played a total of 34 matches in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists.
GALATASARAY MADE A PROFIT
Galatasaray had added Zaniolo to its squad for a transfer fee of 15 million euros. The yellow-red club generated a total of 13.9 million euros in income from the player through loans to Aston Villa, Atalanta, Fiorentina, and Udinese.