News Focus
- Udinese plan to pay €9 million to sign Nicolò Zaniolo on a full-time deal
- The Italian striker currently earns too much for the club’s budget
- Galatasaray hold his contract until 2027 and pay him over €3 million each year
- Both sides hope to find a middle ground on a four-year contract
Udinese want to turn Nicolò Zaniolo’s loan into a permanent move. The Serie A side is ready to trigger the €9 million buy option. However, talks about his wages could stop the deal.
The Italian attacker joined Udinese on loan last season. He played well in Friuli. Now the club sees him as a vital player for next year. Gianluca Nani, the sporting director, wishes to keep both Zaniolo and Keinan Davis as key figures.
Money stands as the main problem. Zaniolo takes home more than €3 million per year at Galatasaray. His deal runs until 2027. During his time in Italy, Udinese paid over €1 million. This was already costly for the modest club.
Udinese hope to offer about €1.7 million per season. They want a four-year agreement. This would give Zaniolo job security. It would also help the club control costs. But the gap between the two parties remains wide.
If they fail to agree, Zaniolo must go back to Turkey. Still, both the player and the club wish to reach a deal. Talks continue as they look for a solution.