Nicolo Zaniolo is determined to make a Serie A comeback with Fiorentina, with ongoing discussions reportedly underway with Galatasaray, according to reports.

The 24-year-old Italian forward endured a challenging 2023-24 season on loan at Aston Villa, where he struggled to make an impact, scoring just three goals in 39 appearances under Unai Emery in the Premier League.

Following his return to Galatasaray after a difficult spell in England, Zaniolo now feels prepared to return to Italy following his contentious departure from Roma last year. Fiorentina has long been interested in the player and is poised to advance negotiations in the coming weeks.

According to TMW, Zaniolo and his representatives have been in frequent contact with Fiorentina to convey his strong desire to join the club. Talks are now ongoing with Galatasaray to facilitate a potential agreement during the summer transfer window.

Galatasaray is reportedly interested in Sofyan Amrabat, which could potentially facilitate Zaniolo’s move, with talks potentially involving a €2.5 million loan fee and a €13-14 million conditional obligation to buy clause for the Italian forward.

Nicolò Zaniolo

Nicolò Zaniolo

Forwarder, Midfielder

Italy

Age: 25

190 cm

79 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 25 13 Missed
Minutes 833 33.3 Avg
Goals 2 0.1 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 40 1.6 Avg
Passes 199 8.068.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 7 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 25 times for 833 minutes for Premier League.

Nicolò Zaniolo scored 2 goals for Aston Villa. He procured no assists. He received 7 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Aston Villa lost 5-0 against Crystal Palace.

Aston Villa performance and stats

Aston Villa

Manager: Unai Emery Etxegoien
Rank 4th
Win 20
Draw 8
Loss 9
Goals 76-56
Diff 20
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 12-7
Diff 5

Aston Villa is currently 4th in the Premier League with 68 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Aston Villa lost 5-0 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 76 goals and conceding 56.​

Fiorentina performance and stats

Fiorentina

Manager: Andrade Davis Nicolas
Rank 8th
Win 15
Draw 9
Loss 12
Goals 55-42
Diff 13
Rank 1st
Win 3
Draw 3
Loss 0
Goals 14-6
Diff 8

Fiorentina is currently 8th in the Serie A with 54 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 12 times. In its last match, Fiorentina won 2-3 against Atalanta.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 55 goals and conceding 42.​