Zaniolo still has no Udinese agreement after Galatasaray sale
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Nicolò Zaniolo remains without an agreement with Udinese despite having been sold by Galatasaray, indicating a stalled transfer negotiation.
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Attributed to original sourceUdinese activated their option to buy Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray, but as they have still not agreed personal terms over a new contract, he could yet move elsewhere.
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Nicolò Zaniolo of Udinese Calcio looks on during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 29, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The restless Italy international has been almost constantly travelling since forcing an exit from Roma in February 2023.
That €15m switch to Galatasaray lasted just six months before loan experiences with Aston Villa, Atalanta, Fiorentina and last summer Udinese.
Zaniolo seeking consistency at Udinese UDINE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Nicolò Zaniolo of Udinese celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Atalanta BC at Stadio Friuli on November 01, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) After six goals and as many assists in 34 competitive appearances, the Friulani decided to activate their option to buy him outright from Galatasaray for €5m plus a 50 per cent cut of his future sale fee.
However, Sky Sport Italia report that negotiations have so far failed to reach an agreement on personal terms for a new contract.
This was not already agreed because his switch to Udinese was rushed in the final minutes of the transfer window, so only a vague idea was sketched out with the plan to revisit at the end of the season.
That hasn’t so far worked, because the player and club have been talking for weeks with no solution in sight.
Transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio warns that if the situation is not resolved quickly, then Zaniolo will start looking around for a new project.
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What happened
Nicolò Zaniolo has reportedly been sold by Galatasaray but has yet to reach an agreement with Udinese over a potential move. The situation suggests ongoing negotiations between the player and the Italian club, with terms apparently not yet finalized. The delay could indicate a gap between Zaniolo's salary expectations and Udinese's offer, or the involvement of other interested parties. A resolution is needed before the transfer window closes to avoid leaving the player in limbo.
Chance analysis
Zaniolo's stalled move to Udinese reflects a broader pattern of Italian clubs facing financial constraints when acquiring players on significant wages. For Udinese, the uncertainty affects their squad planning; for Zaniolo, remaining without a club after being sold by Galatasaray is a negative career development. The outcome will depend on whether a compromise on personal terms is reached before the window closes.
Unresolved transfer leaves Zaniolo's club status unclear and delays Udinese's squad planning; no immediate on-pitch impact but a negative signal for both parties.
Until Zaniolo's Udinese move is confirmed, treat his availability as uncertain and avoid over-weighting any Udinese lineup that includes him.