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Udinese retains Zaniolo, shuts down transfer rumours
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Udinese backs Zaniolo after contract renewal retains Zaniolo, shuts down transfer rumours
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 has returned to training ahead of the Lienz camp, camp and both players were was praised by the club and welcomed by supporters. Following the renewal, manager Kosta Runjaic Runjaic, who highlighted Zaniolo his role as the team's focal "number 10" figure, stressing the heavy responsibility that comes with the shirt. Runjaic praised his recent goal‑scoring and assist contributions, urged him to become a model for teammates professionalism on and off the pitch, pitch. On 30 July 2026, Udinese Group Technical Director Gianluca Nani dismissed circulating rumours about a potential move for defender Oumar Solet and noted Zaniolo's return to forward Kristoffer Kristensen, stating the Italy national squad, emphasizing club has no concrete contacts and will only consider departures on its own terms. Nani also addressed speculation about Zaniolo’s contract, saying the need for intensive work media hype had not led to reach peak condition. 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.
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- 2026-07-31 12:15 UTC Udinese retains Zaniolo, shuts down transfer rumours
- 2026-07-31 10:26 UTC Udinese backs Zaniolo after contract renewal
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