Udinese have made Nicolo Zaniolo’s transfer from Galatasaray everlasting, however the striker is ‘dissatisfied and annoyed’ amid an ongoing dispute over his wage, his agent has revealed.
Udinese have activated a clause to signal Zaniolo on a everlasting switch from Galatasaray after the striker’s one-season mortgage spell in 2025-26.
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Udinese make Zaniolo’s transfer everlasting
In keeping with Fabrizio Romano, it’s a deal price €5m with a 50% sell-on clause for Galatasaray.
Zaniolo, 26, scored seven targets and offered seven assists in 34 appearances throughout all competitions with Udinese, convincing the to retain him on a everlasting switch.
Throughout an unique interview with Soccer Italia only a few weeks in the past, Udinese director Gokhan Inler praised Zaniolo for his performances within the 2025-26 marketing campaign, arguing that the Italian deserved a spot within the Azzurri
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Nicolo Zaniolo of Udinese Calcio is put beneath stress by of in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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The Italian striker, nevertheless, is dissatisfied with latest negotiation discussions with Udinese and has expressed his considerations via his agent.
“We’re actually happy with the impression Nicolò has had at Udinese, however it’ll now be vital to achieve an settlement concerning his wage for his keep on the membership to actually relaxation on stable foundations,” Claudio Vigorelli advised Italian media, together with
“The circumstances that introduced Nicolò to Udinese final summer time have been formed by a race towards time within the last minutes of the [summer] switch window. Because of this, the contractual wage phrases agreed for Nicolò within the occasion of a everlasting switch didn’t mirror his true worth.
“Along with Udinese, we determined to signal and full the deal based mostly on the understanding that, earlier than the acquisition choice was exercised, we’d sit down and negotiate new phrases.
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“Right this moment, Nicolò feels bitterly dissatisfied and annoyed by the circumstances which have led to this everlasting switch. Nonetheless, we stay open to dialogue with Udinese so as to make clear our respective positions, within the hope of reaching an settlement that satisfies each events.”