Udinese activates Zaniolo's buy option but contract talks falter

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Udinese activates Zaniolo's buy option but contract talks falter
Summary

Udinese has activated its option to buy Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray for €5 million. However, personal terms for a new contract remain unresolved, casting doubt on his future with the club. Zaniolo has been searching for consistency after a series of short stints with multiple teams since leaving Roma. Ongoing negotiations between the player and Udinese have not yet yielded an agreement, leading to speculation that Zaniolo may pursue other opportunities if a resolution isn't reached soon.

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  • Udinese activates purchase option for Zaniolo from Galatasaray.
  • Contract negotiations have stalled with no agreement on personal terms.
  • Zaniolo’s tenure includes various loan spells since leaving Roma.
  • Speculation grows about Zaniolo exploring other options if negotiations fail.
  • Udinese's decision to buy follows Zaniolo's six goals and assists last season.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo SportsZaniolo still has no Udinese agreement after Galatasaray sale
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Udinese 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: ...

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