Juventus is closely tracking Zaniolo’s contract situation at Udinese, where extension talks have ground to a halt over a significant wage disagreement. The gap between what Zaniolo wants and what Udinese is willing to offer sits at roughly €600,000 to €700,000 per season, a considerable delta when measured against his current net salary of €1.2 million.
The numbers behind the standoff
Udinese made Zaniolo’s move permanent on June 15, 2026, exercising a purchase option worth approximately €5 million to buy him outright from Galatasaray. That deal came with a notable string attached: the Turkish club retained a 50% sell-on clause, meaning Galatasaray would pocket half of any future transfer fee.
Zaniolo’s current contract runs through June 30, 2029. Udinese has reportedly set a €15 million price tag on Zaniolo. That’s triple what they paid to sign him permanently just weeks ago.
In the 2025-26 Serie A season, Zaniolo contributed 5 goals and 5 assists.
