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Nicolo Zaniolo looks to at last have been granted a move away from Roma after the forward's stay in the Italian capital reached an acrimonious end in January.
Zaniolo has been given the green light to pursue a move to Galatasaray, with the player set to fly to the Turkish giants on Tuesday from Milan as per reports in Italy.
Both Galatasaray and rivals Fenerbahce had reportedly offered the player an escape route from his Roma hell after being removed from Jose Mourinho's squad list.
And things went from bad to worse when the player suggested he could sue the Giallorossi for psychological pressure during the January window, having decided against joining Bournemouth.
But now he could be set for an exit from the Serie A side, with the Italian side set to complete the paperwork as he makes his way to the Turkish capital in order to ensure a smooth transfer.
Nicolo Zaniolo looks set to join Galatasaray on a reported £18million deal from Serie A side Roma
The 23-year-old was removed from Jose Mourinho's playing squad at Roma for the rest of the season
Galatasaray will pay a reported £18million (€22m) for the 23-year-old, who can play either on the wing or as a central playmaker.
During his four-and-a-half year stay in the Italian capital, the midfielder has managed 24 goals and 18 assists in 128 games, having joined from Serie A rivals Inter in 2018.
It has been reported that the player will sign a long-term deal at his new club, although an exact duration is still unknown.
Galatasaray are able to land the player with the winter window open for Super Lig clubs until February 8, although Roma will be unable to sign any replacements.
But his new deal at the Turkish side will include
