Udinese Nears Finalizing Zaniolo Deal

Udinese Club continues its efforts to secure a permanent deal with Italian Nicolo Zaniolo, having already reached an agreement with the player for a long-term contract extending over four years, in a move that confirms both parties' desire to continue their journey together.

According to reports from Italy and Turkey, the final hurdle is reaching a definitive agreement with Galatasaray, who are demanding about 9 million euros to permanently release the player, a figure stipulated in the previously agreed purchase option.

Despite Udinese's readiness to activate the purchase option, the club's management is trying to negotiate a reduction in the required amount, taking advantage of certain circumstances related to Galatasaray's foreign player roster.

The club also sent its officials to Istanbul to expedite the negotiations and close the deal as soon as possible.

Zaniolo had a good season with Udinese, which led the management and coach to consider him one of the pillars of the project for the next season, explaining their strong insistence on keeping him permanently.