Atalanta is close to securing the signature of Italian international Nicolò Zaniolo, with negotiations with Galatasaray reaching their final stages. The deal to bring the 24-year-old attacking midfielder back to Serie A is reportedly just one step away from completion.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, The transfer is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, contingent on the number of appearances Zaniolo makes for Atalanta in the upcoming season. The total value of the deal is expected to be between €16 and 17 million , with only a small difference of about €1 million separating the two clubs’ valuations.
Key points of the negotiation:
* Loan with obligation to buy based on appearances
* Total deal value estimated at 16-17 million euros
* Obligation to buy likely to be triggered at 70-80% of total possible appearances
Zaniolo has reportedly chosen Atalanta as his preferred destination, despite strong interest from Fiorentina. This decision marks a potential return to Serie A for the player, who left AS Roma for Galatasaray in February 2023.
The move could represent a fresh start for Zaniolo, whose career has been affected by injury issues in recent years. After missing the entire 2020-21 season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, he joined Galatasaray in 2023, helping the team secure the Süper Lig title.
