AS Roma: offered to PSG, Zaniolo is heading to his next club

Nicolo Zaniolo, who wishes to leave AS Roma this winter, as revealed by José Mourinho, is retained by the Wolf. But the Italian could win his case very soon.

Yet author of a decent season in the Roman jersey (17 games, 2 goals, 3 assists), Nicolo Zaniolo wants to leave the eternal city. Recruited at Inter in 2018, against 4.5 small million euros, the attacking midfielder, who can play on the right wing, “asked to leave the club”, said the Special One, but good proposals are lacking, again according to the Portuguese.

Proposed to Paris Saint-Germain, who should not follow up, the 23-year-old Italian has also been discussing with AC Milan for several weeks now. And the 2nd in Serie A could well win the bet, satisfying the player and the Roman club, with an important offer.

A loan with option to buy?

According to the revelations of the Italian media of the Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan has offered a paying loan of six months, at 3 million euros, with an option to buy 22 million in the summer of 2023. This is not compulsory, and will be activated in the event of qualification of the Lombard club in the Champions League. Currently, Olivier Giroud’s AC Milan is 2nd in the Italian championship, with 38 points, 3 more than 5th, Atalanta Bergamo). A mattress not strong enough, according to AS Roma.

Indeed, the club coached by José Mourinho agrees in principle, but requires a purchase option without any conditions. The two formations are still discussing, but an agreement would be close to being found, while AS Roma have already targeted the potential replacement of Nicolo Zaniolo.

Zaniolo on the start, Ziyech to compensate?

Indeed, the Italian club would have started discussions several days ago with the entourage of Moroccan Hakim Ziyech. The Chelsea winger, courted by Newcastle United and quoted in an exchange with FC Barcelona, ​​will not be retained by his club, disappointed with his performance since his recruitment, in 2020, for 40M euros.

Author of a great World Cup with Morocco, Hakim Ziyech has played little with Chelsea this season (10 Premier League games, 1 assist).