ACF Fiorentina is delighted to announce the signing of Nicolo Zaniolo on loan from Galatasaray SK. The deal includes an option to make the move permanent.

Zaniolo was born in Massa on July 2, 1999 and came through the Fiorentina youth academy. He has since gone on to play for the likes of Roma, Aston Villa and Atalanta.

The 25-year-old has accumulated almost 200 appearances in Serie A, Premier League, Super Lig, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, contributing 34 goals and 19 assists, winning a Conference League and a Turkish league title. 

Zaniolo also has 19 Italy caps and two goals to his name. 

The attacking midfielder has chosen the No.17 shirt.