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Aston Villa sign Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo on loan from Galatasaray

Posted : 19 August 2023
Aston Villa has secured the services of Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo on a loan deal from Galatasaray for the remainder of the season. This signing comes as a response to the unfortunate knee injury sustained by Emi Buendia during pre-season training.
 
In the agreement, Villa will pay a loan fee of £4.25 million, and an intriguing "conditional compulsory purchase option" has been included. This entails a potential permanent transfer for Zaniolo if specific criteria are met. The conditions entail Villa potentially paying £19.2 million upfront, along with an additional £13.2 million in potential add-ons.
 
Villa's start to the Premier League season was marred by a 5-1 loss to Newcastle, further compounded by the injury of defender Tyrone Mings. Zaniolo's addition aims to strengthen the squad and bring a fresh dynamic to the team.
 
With 13 international caps for Italy to his name, Zaniolo has relatively recent experience in Turkish football, having joined Galatasaray in February and contributing to their league title victory in the summer.
 
This signing marks Villa's fourth acquisition this summer, joining the ranks of defender Pau Torres from Villarreal for a fee of £31.5 million, midfielder Youri Tielemans from Leicester City on a free transfer, and the record-breaking signing of forward Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen for a substantial £52 million.
 
In addition to Zaniolo, Villa has also been linked with the prospect of signing Argentina's left-back Marcus Acuna from Sevilla, indicating the club's ongoing efforts to bolster their roster for the challenges ahead.
 

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