Nicolò Zaniolo has chosen Atalanta as his next destinationThe former Roma player, born in 1999, currently at Galatasaray after a loan at Aston Villa, preferred the Bergamo club, fresh winner of the Europa League, to Fiorentina, who have long sought him.
PRIORITY TO ATALANTA
Zaniolo, who today, Tuesday 2 July 2024 turns 25has given priority to Atalanta. The choice of the Orobic club is due both to its recent victory in the Europa League and to the ambitious project that could offer the player a significant relaunch. Fiorentina, where Zaniolo played for six years in the youth teams, is now in second row.
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS
Atalanta is currently trying to reach an agreement with Galatasaray on the figures and conditions of the transfer. The Nerazzurri are offering a loan with an obligation to buy for a figure between 15.5 and 16 million euros, while the Turkish club is asking for between 18 and 19 million. Negotiations need to get closer, but Zaniolo’s preference for Atalanta is clear.
ZANIOLO’S RECENT JOURNEY
Nicolò Zaniolo has spent the last year and a half away from Italy. After leaving Roma, where he scored the winning goal in the Conference League final in Tirana, he spent six months at Galatasaray before moving on loan to Aston Villa for €5 million, with an obligation to buy set at €38 million in total. However, the conditions to exercise this obligation were not met after 1,363 minutes of play and 3 goals scored. His less than convincing performances at Aston Villa prompted the English club to not proceed with the redemption.
A SECOND CHANCE IN ITALY
Now, at least two Italian teams are ready to bet on Zaniolo’s revival. Among them, Atalanta is his favorite choice. Zaniolo’s decision to favor Atalanta reflects his desire to return to Italy and relaunch himself in a competitive and ambitious environment.
