Temporary transfer, but it could become permanent for 22-23 million if Nicolò reaches certain goals
Today Nicolò Zaniolo will not be present at the Galatasaray meeting in Istanbul. Absent for good reason: he is undergoing post-operative treatment in Italy and has been granted a week’s time by the Turkish club to continue the therapies. But he will not return to Istanbul as a Galatasaray player because Atalanta has now finalized his purchase. Zaniolo will arrive in Bergamo on loan with a right of redemption that will become an obligation upon reaching 65-70% of seasonal appearances. The onerous loan will be for 3 million plus another 18 upon redemption and bonuses yet to be defined but which fluctuate between 1 and 2 million. An overall operation of around 22-23 million, which also involves Roma who had maintained a percentage on the resale of the Turkish club.
the situation
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The Bergamo club has been very determined in recent days to insist with the Turks to make it clear that they really want the player. The operation conducted by Atalanta remained anchored to the initial concept: onerous loan with right of redemption. In all, an operation designed to keep it between 20 and 23 million. Gala tried to hold firm – even yesterday evening, until the end – relaunching the request for the obligation and clinging to the player’s current contract. An obligation that Fiorentina had included from the beginning. It’s a shame for Gala, however, that the Tuscan club has increasingly withdrawn from the end of last week to the beginning of this one. Fundamentally because Viola perceived that although Galatasaray liked the formula (although far from the final figure requested), they did not have the player’s strong and clear yes in hand.
the choice
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And this has always been Atalanta’s strong point. Zaniolo understood almost immediately that the Atalanta option would be the best way to return to Italy. First of all because he will work daily with Gian Piero Gasperini. The coach who brought Atalanta back to the Champions League and won the Europa League has revitalized at least three elements in one season. He restored confidence in Charles De Ketelaere, gave substance to Gianluca Scamacca and made Ademola Lookman flourish. For someone like Zaniolo, who must return to the heart of the football continent after an injury, it is a unique opportunity. Because Atalanta has found in him the right profile to place in the attacking midfield. Zaniolo would bring physical strength, progression, vision of the game and goals. These would be perfect characteristics for Gasperini’s game system. In a team that loves to attack and play with constant pressure and intensity, he would be perfect for attacking the space, aiming and aiming for the goal. The deal had cooled down a bit in the last few days because Galatasaray had put themselves on the Aventine waiting for an offer that would satisfy them as much as possible. A strategic choice that had its days numbered: with Fiorentina that was withdrawing and the strong pressure of Atalanta (supported by Zaniolo’s yes), the ending had become logical.
the gala attempt
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The Turks took their time until the end to try to get the deal as far as possible on their side. Financially speaking. Galatasaray had paid Zaniolo 15 million in February 2023. After a few months they loaned him to Aston Villa for 5 million.
the knot
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Gala tried until the very end to obtain the obligation of immediate redemption, Atalanta finally managed to mask it as much as possible with a right full of elements. Which means one thing: add goals to be achieved so that the right becomes an obligation. So appearances, minutes played, goals and so on. Atalanta tried to convince the Turkish club that a positive season for Zaniolo would have led to the automatic redemption of Nicolò. A bit like what happened with De Ketelaere. And for the good of all, such a structured agreement must only be exploited.
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2024-07-03 08:45:29
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