Italy international Zaniolo at risk of being frozen out by Udinese | OneFootball

Nicolò Zaniolo remains on holiday and is not training with Udinese due to a contract dispute, but he’ll be frozen out if he fails to return before July 22, Gazzetta reports.

More trouble for Italy international Zaniolo who might be frozen out by Udinese if he continues to miss training.

Zaniolo: Italy striker’s future at Udinese uncertain

According to Gazzetta, Zaniolo is still on holiday in Forte Dei Marmi, Tuscany, and is unwilling to resume training with the rest of the team.

Multiple sources previously reported that Zaniolo had reached an agreement for a new contract at Udinese after his loan move from Galatasaray was made permanent at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Nicolo’ Zaniolo of Udinese Calcio interacts with Hassane Kamara of Udinese Calcio during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, the new contract was never signed and Zaniolo is said to be unhappy with some of its terms, so he refused to join his teammates for pre-season training on July 6, providing a medical certificate.

Udinese will start the second-part of their pre-season in Lienz on July 22 and according to Gazzetta, Zaniolo will be frozen out if he fails to return by that date.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 11: Nicolo Zaniolo of Udinese Calcio is put under pressure by Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“There is an ongoing dialogue, we are continuing to negotiate, hoping that a solution will be reached,” said Udinese CEO Franco Collavino.

Zaniolo has reportedly been offered to several clubs, including Milan, but has received no formal offers yet.