“Atalanta BC is pleased to announce that it has acquired from Galatasaray SK – on a temporary basis until 30 June 2025, with an option right and obligation to acquire definitively if certain conditions are met – the sporting performances of the footballer Nicolò Zaniolo”. With this press release, on its website, Atalanta has made official the arrival of Nicholas Zaniolowho will therefore return to Italy after a year and a half spent between Turkey and England, wearing the Aston Villa jersey. A move for the three-quarter line for the Goddess therefore, with Gasperini who will have the task of relaunching him and making him important for his team but also for the national team.
The official figures: Zaniolo could cost 24 million euros.
After the Atalanta press release, Galatasaray also released the deal figures, higher than what had leaked in recent days, a sign that Percassi had to make a major effort to give the former Roma player to Gasperini. The final figure, including both the buyout and bonuses, could reach 24 million euros, as explained in detail by the Turkish club:
“According to the agreement, Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio SRL will pay our company a temporary compensation of 6,400,000 euros. If the purchase option is realized, the final transfer fee is 15,500,000 euros. In addition, a conditional bonus of up to 2,000,000 euros is included in the agreement.”