Nicolò Zaniolo always felt Atalanta was ‘the most suitable step for my career,’ gives an injury update on the fractured metatarsal and explains why he wouldn’t ‘cancel’ two troubled years at Galatasaray and Aston Villa.
he 25-year-old is back in Serie A after leaving Roma in February 2023 for Galatasaray, then spending last season on loan with Aston Villa.
It is another loan deal set at €6.4m for one year, with an option to buy at the end of the season for a further €15.5m plus €2m in add-ons.
Atalanta won the Europa League last season, so they will begin this campaign with the UEFA Super Cup against Champions League victors Real Madrid.
“Atalanta is one of the best teams in Italy now, but also in Europe. I used to be impressed when facing them for their physicality, their work-rate and fierce pressing. It was like three games in one.”
