A player revealed that he was actually requested by the Rossoneri club, where he then did not land: here is the background.
The transfer market sessions are full of operations that do not materialize and in recent years at Milan we’ve seen several. Despite strong interests in certain players, the conditions to reach an agreement did not materialize.
Among the deals not made by the via Aldo Rossi club is the hiring of Nicolò Zaniolo. It’s no secret that Paolo Maldini And Frederic Massara they had thought of him when they were at the top of the Rossoneri’s technical-sporting area. In both the summer 2022 and winter 2023 transfer markets, news had circulated regarding their desire to bring him to Milan, where he had already worn the Inter shirt in the past.
Zaniolo at Milan: it was all true
The 24-year-old offensive winger was in the Rome and his situation was not easy, because the contract renewal did not arrive and there was criticism from the fans. The most tempting opportunity to sign him occurred in January 2023, but other teams made better offers and Milan had to give up. He finally went to the Galatasaraywho then loaned it toAston Villa for this season.
Zaniolo in an interview granted to La Gazzetta dello Sport confirmed that he was sought out by Maldini: “Yes, there was definitely something. And even after a year and a half, I’m happy. It is an honor to have been considered worthy of Milan. There were dialogues, even meetings, then nothing was done. It happens often in football“.
The Tuscan born in 1999 will not be redeemed by Aston Villa and will return, at least temporarily, to Galatasaray. Her dream is to return to Italy, where she seems to be Florentine the company most affected. There is no interest of the Milanwho is already covered in his role.
Zaniolo he did not rule out continuing his career in a foreign league: “I don’t know how many chances there are of returning to Italy. I read about Fiorentina’s interest and I’m pleased, but it’s very early to know where I’ll be playing in July. The truth is that I miss Italy, but today everything is possible, in Italy or abroad“.
The former Roma could be an interesting opportunity for several Serie A teams, to understand what the requests from Galatasaray will be. A loan transaction with right/obligation to redeem should not be ruled out.
