Sunday’s reviews declare that Gennaro Gattuso desires to carry former Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo to Lazio this summer time because the 26-year-old at the moment finds himself in a dispute with Udinese over his wage.
May ex-Roma man Zaniolo be a part of Gattuso at Lazio this summer time?
Udinese have just lately signed Zaniolo on a everlasting foundation from Galatasaray, having spent the 2025-26 season on mortgage with the Friulians. Udinese have reportedly paid a charge of €5m and Galatasaray will reportedly retain a 50% sell-on clause.
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Nevertheless, the 19-time worldwide may quickly be on the transfer once more, as reviews element that he’s not finest happy about his present wage with Udinese.
Zaniolo’s agent has just lately with the intention to push by way of a transfer to Udinese in a race towards time on the finish of the switch window, however provides that this wage doesn’t mirror the participant’s true worth now that the switch has turn into everlasting.
The agent claimed that Udinese had agreed to take a seat down and focus on a brand new set of private phrases earlier than making Zaniolo’s switch everlasting, however this has not occurred and the participant has been left feeling ‘bitterly disenchanted’.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Zaniolo earned a €3m annual wage with Galatasaray, however that he accepted a lower to €1.2m with the intention to be a part of Udinese final summer time.
UDINE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: of Udinese celebrates scoring his group’s first purpose throughout the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and at Stadio Friuli on November 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)
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This replace has acquired a number of Serie A sides on excessive alert, in accordance with reviews earlier this week.
Now, in accordance with the most recent updates from , there’s additionally an choice for Zaniolo again in Rome, albeit with Gattuso and Lazio this time round.
This isn’t the primary time that Lazio have expressed an curiosity in Zaniolo, however previously, the participant has not opened as much as the concept of a transfer to the Biancocelesti given his historical past with membership rivals Roma.
Nevertheless, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the scenario has now modified, that Gattuso is an enormous fan and that Zaniolo might be tempted to make the change.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Italy, appears on previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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It won’t be a straightforward deal to tug off although, as Udinese don’t want to promote Zaniolo, regardless of the participant’s frustrations with the membership and his wage. Sunday’s report claims that it might take at the least €18m-€20m to persuade Udinese into promoting this summer time.