Aston Villa announce signing of Nicolo Zaniolo to bolster squad ahead of European return… as Midlands club suffer two injuries against Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings
- Italian striker Nicolo Zaniolo underwent a medical at Villa Park on Thursday
- Zaniolo joined the Villans on an initial loan from Galatasaray with an option to buy
- The 24-year-old looks set to strengthen Unai Emery’s squad following an injury that has hit the squad
Aston Villa have signed Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo on loan from Galatasaray.
The 24-year-old is the Premier League club’s fourth addition to the first team this summer.
Zaniolo, who has won 13 caps for his country, completed a medical with the Premier League club on Thursday before finalizing the finer details of the transfer on Friday.
The Birmingham club took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce their latest signing of the summer.
The deal reportedly includes an option for Villa to make the move permanent.
Aston Villa took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce the signing of the Italian striker on loan
Zaniolo, 24, who has won 13 caps for his country, completed a medical with the Premier League club on Thursday before the club announced him as their fourth signing of the summer
The 24-year-old informed the Serie A giants that he did not intend to complete his contract with the club until 2024. He left for Galatasaray in February and helped the club win the league title.
Zaniolo spent five years with Roma in his home country and scored the winning goal in their 2022 Europa Conference League final success.
The 24-year-old informed the Serie A giants that he did not intend to complete his contract with the club until 2024. He left for Galatasaray in February and helped the club win the Turkish league title.
He announced his departure from the Turkish side in a heartfelt Instagram post where he wrote, “I’m thankful to be part of this beautiful family.”
The post continued, “Together we have proven that when you are united nothing is impossible. Lions family you are now a part of my heart and I promise I will never forget that.”
The midfielder, who has played 13 caps for Italy, joins Pau Torres, Youri Tielemans and Moussa Diaby as new faces in Unai Emery’s squad.
Zaniolo declined to meet representatives for Bournemouth after the Cherries agreed a deal to sign him earlier this year.
The Italian opted instead for a move to Galatasaray and has scored five goals in 19 appearances for the Turkish Süper Lig.
Newly appointed Villa sporting director Monchi signed Zaniolo for Roma in 2018 during his time in the Italian capital, and has used his book of contacts to boost Emery’s squad.
The Midlands club are looking for reinforcements after it was revealed that Emiliano Buendia suffered an ACL injury during training.
Unai Emery has added four new signings to the squad, including Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby
Alexander Isak picked up a brace against the Villans in a 5–1 thrashing against Newcastle
Injuries are mounting for the Villas as it was announced that defender Tyrone Mings has been ruled out for a significant period following a similar injury in the 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United on the opening day of the season.
Aston Villa finished 7th during the 2022-23 season, although the club will be looking to match, if not improve on, last season’s impressive season.
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