Udinese have made Nicolo Zaniolo's move from Galatasaray permanent, but the striker is 'disappointed and frustrated' amid an ongoing dispute over his salary, his agent Claudio Vigorelli has revealed. Udinese have activated a clause to sign Zaniolo on a permanent transfer from Galatasaray after the striker's one-season loan spell in 2025-26. According to Fabrizio Romano, it's a deal worth €5m with a 50% sell-on clause for Galatasaray. Zaniolo, 26, scored seven goals and provided seven assists in 34 appearances across all competitions with Udinese, convincing the Bianconeri to retain him on a permanent transfer. During an exclusive interview with Football Italia, Udinese director Gokhan Inler praised Zaniolo for his performances in the 2025-26 campaign, arguing that the Italian deserved a spot in the Azzurri squad for the World Cup qualifiers. The Italian striker, however, is dissatisfied with recent negotiation discussions with Udinese and has expressed his concerns through his agent. Vigorelli told Italian media, including Gazzetta, that the circumstances that brought Zaniolo to Udinese last summer were shaped by a race against time in the final minutes of the summer transfer window. As a result, the contractual salary terms agreed for Zaniolo in the event of a permanent transfer did not reflect his true value. Together with Udinese, they decided to sign and complete the deal based on the understanding that, before the purchase option was exercised, they would sit down and negotiate new terms. Today, Zaniolo feels bitterly disappointed and frustrated by the circumstances that have led to this permanent transfer. Nevertheless, they remain open to discussion with Udinese in order to clarify their respective positions, in the hope of reaching an agreement that satisfies both parties. Zaniolo's performances have been impressive, and his goal-scoring record is a significant asset to the team. The striker's ability to provide assists has also been a key factor in Udinese's success. With the permanent transfer now complete, Udinese will be looking to build on their current squad and make a strong push for the upcoming season. The club's fans will be eager to see Zaniolo in action, and his signing is a significant boost to the team's chances of success.