French midfielder Steven Nzonzi joins Galatasaray on loan from Roma
Turkish football powerhouse Galatasaray signed French midfielder Steven Nzonzi from Italy's Roma on Friday. "Steven Nzonzi has completed an initial loan move to Turkish side Galatasaray. "Nzonzi will join the Turkish club on an initial season-long loan deal, which runs until 30 June 2020. As part of the agreement, Galatasaray have the option to make the transfer permanent - prior to the expiration of the loan - for a fixed fee of €16 million," Roma said on its website.
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- Published Date: 06:56 | 16 August 2019
- Modified Date: 06:57 | 16 August 2019
World Cup winner Steven Nzonzi has joined Galatasary on loan from Roma, the Italian club announced on Friday.
Midfielder Nzonzi, 30, who played five times during France's campaign in Russia in 2018, made 39 appearances for the Stadio Olimpico side last season.
"As part of the agreement, Galatasaray have the option to make the transfer permanent -- prior to the expiration of the loan -- for a fixed fee of 16 million euros ($17 million)," Roma said.
"The club also have the option to extend the loan for a further 12 months - until 30 June 2021 - for a loan fee of 500,000 euros."
Nzonzi's game time next season at Roma would have been hampered with the arrivals of midfielders Bryan Cristante, Amadou Diawara and Jordan Veretout.
Ivory Coast playmaker Jean-Michael Serri and Netherlands winger Ryan Babel are among the other new faces who have joined the Turkish champions ahead of the new campaign.