Italian international Nicolò Zaniolo, 27, stated that he chose to remain at Udinese this summer after weeks of discussions. He joined the club on July 1, 2026. The second striker's contract runs until June 30, 2029, and he has 19 caps and 2 goals for Italy. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €15.00m. Before his decision, he had been linked with several clubs, including Milan, Aston Villa, and Atalanta.