# Udinese retains Zaniolo, shuts down transfer rumours > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/udinesegalatasaray-transfer-negotiations > Updated: 2026-07-31T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 15. Udinese and forward Nicolò Zaniolo concluded negotiations on 21 July 2026, ending a month‑long standoff that had kept the Italy international out of pre‑season training. The new agreement keeps Zaniolo at the club until at least 30 June 2029, with an option for a further season, and raises his net compensation to roughly €2 million per year – a base salary of €1.8 million plus performance bonuses. The contract also includes a clause granting Galatasaray a 50 % share of any future transfer fee. Simultaneously, Udinese announced the extension of defender Hassane Kamara to 30 June 2028, securing his services on the left flank. Zaniolo returned to training ahead of the Lienz camp and was praised by manager Kosta Runjaic, who highlighted his role as the team's focal "number 10" and urged him to model professionalism on and off the pitch. On 30 July 2026, Udinese Group Technical Director Gianluca Nani dismissed circulating rumours about a potential move for defender Oumar Solet and forward Kristoffer Kristensen, stating the club has no concrete contacts and will only consider departures on its own terms. Nani also addressed speculation about Zaniolo’s contract, saying the media hype had not led to any further renewal beyond the July agreement. He reaffirmed Udinese’s philosophy under the Pozzo family of retaining top talent and building the squad strategically. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Udinese coach backs Zaniolo as focal player while Zola considered for Italy national team role Udinese coach urges Zaniolo to lead by example after his contract renewal, while CONI chief confirms Gianfranco Zola is being considered for a role linking Italy's senior and youth national teams. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-coach-backs-zaniolo-as-focal-player-while-zola-considered-for-italy-national-team-role ### 2026-07-30: Udinese technical director Gianluca Nani dismisses transfer rumours on Solet, Kristensen and Zaniolo Udinese’s Gianluca Nani denies Napoli talks for Oumar Solet, rejects knee rumors, says Kristensen may be sold only with the right offer, and notes Zaniolo’s renewal hype produced no deal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-technical-director-gianluca-nani-dismisses-transfer-rumours-on-solet-kristensen-and-zaniolo ### 2026-07-21: Udinese signs Nicolò Zaniolo to new contract until 2029 Udinese renewed forward Nicolò Zaniolo through 2029 after a salary dispute and extended defender Hassane Kamara to 2028, securing key players for the Serie A season. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-and-zaniolo-settle-salary-dispute-with-contract-to-2029 ### 2026-07-16: Udinese threatens to drop Zaniolo from squad over training camp absence Udinese warned that striker Nicolò Zaniolo could be removed from the roster if he fails to join the pre‑season camp on July 22, amid a contract dispute and interest from Juventus, Milan and Bologna. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-threatens-to-drop-zaniolo-from-squad-over-training-camp-absence ### 2026-07-15: Udinese unveils new 130th‑anniversary kit and discusses Zaniolo transfer Udinese launched a new 130‑year anniversary kit, discussed ongoing Zaniolo talks, highlighted new signings, and voiced ambitions to improve on last season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-unveils-new-130thanniversary-kit-and-discusses-zaniolo-transfer ### 2026-07-14: Nicolò Zaniolo’s Udinese contract talks stall as Milan and Juventus monitor Udinese and Nicolò Zaniolo’s renewal talks stall over salary; Milan meets his agent, Juventus watches, and a key meeting is set. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-negotiations-with-nicol-zaniolo-set-to-decide-his-future ### 2026-07-11: Nicolò Zaniolo’s contract dispute stalls Udinese plans Zaniolo’s contract talks with Udinese have stalled over bonus terms, prompting missed trainings, a medical note, and rumors of interest from Lazio and Juventus. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-contract-talks-with-nicol-zaniolo-stall-over-bonus-terms ### 2026-06-28: Udinese negotiations stall on Zaniolo contract Udinese's talks with Zaniolo are at an impasse, with offers far below the player's €3 million demand; other transfer stalls involve Ehizibue and Solet, while Milan shows interest in Zaniolo. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-negotiations-stall-on-zaniolo-contract ### 2026-06-26: Zaniolo contract talks stall as Udinese negotiations drag on Udinese's Zaniolo contract talks have stalled, with interest from Lazio, Milan, Juventus and Napoli, while defender Solet's Inter move is also on hold as clubs negotiate fees. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicol-zaniolos-contract-talks-stall-at-udinese ### 2026-06-23: Parma and Udinese face contract talks for key midfielders Parma’s Adrian Bernabé and Udinese’s Nicolò Zaniolo are both in contract negotiations, with Bernabé’s future uncertain and Udinese set to improve Zaniolo’s offer amid interest from other clubs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parma-and-udinese-face-contract-talks-for-key-midfielders ### 2026-06-22: Nicolò Zaniolo's transfer talks intensify as Lazio and Juventus vie Udinese bought back Nicolò Zaniolo for €5 m; the midfielder seeks higher wages as Lazio and Juventus eye a €15 m transfer, with negotiations pending. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicol-zaniolos-transfer-talks-intensify-as-lazio-and-juventus-vie ### 2026-06-21: Nicolò Zaniolo fuels transfer race as Juventus, Milan and Como vie for striker Udinese’s buy‑back of Nicolò Zaniolo sparks interest from Juventus, Milan and Como, while Inter eyes Nico Paz amid Real Madrid price talks. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicol-zaniolo-transfer-saga-attracts-juventus-milan-como ### 2026-06-15: Serie A clubs complete loan buyout moves for Daffara, Zaniolo and others Avellino bought back Daffara for Juventus and sold Crespi to Union Brescia; Udinese purchased Zaniolo from Galatasaray for €5 M, with the player now demanding a higher salary. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serie-a-clubs-complete-loantobuy-transfers-for-daffara-and-zaniolo ### 2026-06-15: Udinese finalises Nicolò Zaniolo transfer after exercising Galatasaray option Udinese exercised its option to buy Nicolò Zaniolo from Galatasaray, signing him until 2029 for a €5‑10 million fee, but salary talks with the player remain unresolved. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udinese-set-to-trigger-zaniolo-buyout-from-galatasaray ### 2026-06-13: Udinese pursues Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson in transfer talks Udinese is negotiating with Galatasaray to sign defender Victor Nelsson for €4‑5 million, while also assessing midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo’s loan option. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galatasaray-udinese-consider-transfers-of-victor-nelsson-and-nicolo-zaniolo --- Cite as: Udinese retains Zaniolo, shuts down transfer rumours. 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