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According to reports, Italy international Nicolò Zaniolo is close to returning to Serie A with Atalanta. The 24-year-old midfielder spent the past season on loan at Aston Villa but struggled to make a significant impact. Despite having the option to buy him permanently, the club decided against it due to his underwhelming performances.
Zaniolo has expressed his desire to return to Italian football and has been attracting interest from several clubs including Villarreal and Fiorentina. However, it now appears that Atalanta are leading the race to secure his signature.
Atalanta are reportedly confident about their chances of signing Zaniolo, who is eager to reunite with Italian football after his stint in Turkey. If the deal is completed, Zaniolo is expected to provide a significant boost to Atalanta’s attacking options.
