Nicolò Zaniolo leaving Galatasaray?
Nicolò Zaniolo is set to leave Atalanta Bergamo shortly before the transfer deadline, as reported by several Italian media outlets, including 'Sky Italia' and 'Gazzetta dello Sport'. They indicated that his loan to Bergamo would be terminated. Zaniolo is expected to be further loaned from Galatasaray to AC Florenz, which has a purchase obligation of 16 to 17 million euros. This clause will come into effect after he plays a certain number of games. Zaniolo has appeared in 23 matches for Bergamo, mostly as a substitute. Galatasaray acquired the Italian international from AS Roma two years ago for 15 million euros. He spent much of his youth career at Fiorentina.
Zaniolo might find space for the first time in Atalanta's lineup during the friendly match against Parma.
Nicolò Zaniolo is recovering from a foot fracture sustained in May and is absent from the friendly match against AZ Alkmaar.
Nicolò Zaniolo is awarded a silver medal as he embarks on a second experience in the transfer market, showing promise for the future.
Nicolo Zaniolo has signed with Atalanta Bergame until June 2025. The transfer is in the form of a loan with an option to buy and an obligation to purchase under certain conditions. The loan will cost €3.5 million, and the purchase obligation will be triggered if he plays at least 60% of the season's matches. If this condition is met, Atalanta will have to pay €16 million. Bonuses up to €2.5 million may be added.
Nihat Kırmızı emphasized that Zaniolo is a contracted player of Galatasaray and dispelled rumors that he stated he wouldn't play for the club. He also mentioned that the future of players coming and going is still being discussed and that Zaniolo's situation is not definitive yet.
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