Nicolò Zaniolo may make a return to Serie A during the upcoming summer transfer window. Napoli, led by Aurelio De Laurentiis, is seriously considering bringing back the former Roma player as part of a major squad overhaul following a challenging season.
While AC Milan and Juventus have also shown interest, Napoli is currently the frontrunner.
Giovanni Manna, the future sporting director of Napoli, has been monitoring Zaniolo since his time at Juventus and could potentially secure his transfer in the coming months.
Currently on loan at Aston Villa, it is unlikely that the English club will make his move permanent. Zaniolo is expected to return to Galatasaray, where offers from various clubs will be considered.
In a recent statement, Zaniolo expressed his longing for Italy, mentioning his family, friends, and son. However, he emphasized that his future is in the hands of the clubs, with Galatasaray holding his player card.
He has instructed his agent, Claudio Vigorelli, to update him only on concrete offers. For now, his focus remains on his current club, Aston Villa.
Born in 1999, Zaniolo began his career at Fiorentina before moving to Entella and then Inter. Roma acquired him for 7 million euros in 2018, only to sell him to Galatasaray for 15 million euros in 2023. Despite scoring just 3 goals in 35 games this season, Zaniolo’s potential remains promising.