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Udinese takes steps to secure Zaniolo amid ongoing wage negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Udinese takes steps to secure Zaniolo amid ongoing wage negotiations

Summary

Udinese has until midnight tonight to exercise their purchase option for Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray, with the club planning to do so despite unresolved wage negotiations. They intend to trigger the purchase option first, with discussions on salary occurring afterward. This approach follows a prior rushed agreement when Zaniolo joined on loan, requiring an updated financial arrangement. Udinese aims to find a solution to retain the player, who had an impressive season.

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By the Numbers

•Udinese has until midnight to finalize Zaniolo's purchase.
•Wage negotiations remain ongoing between Udinese and Galatasaray.
•Udinese will trigger the purchase option first before finalizing salary terms.
•Zaniolo's salary expectations have increased following his performance.
•The deal must be resolved to secure Zaniolo's participation for next season.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Udinese racing against midnight deadline to lock down Zaniolo as wage negotiations continue

What they're saying

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Udinese have until midnight tonight to exercise their purchase option for Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray, and the club intend to do so, even though a full agreement on the player’s wages has not y...
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