Nicolo Zaniolo, a football player for Roma, reportedly intends to file a lawsuit against the team for “psychological pressure and mobbing” during the January transfer window.

The Italian playmaker was on the verge of leaving Serie A before Jose Mourinho’s team reached a 30-million deal with Bournemouth last week.

Zaniolo initially opposed the move but later changed his mind one day later. Ultimately, though, it was the Cherries who reneged on the agreement due to financial difficulties.

The likelihood that Zaniolo and his family will file a lawsuit against the player’s club has increased, according to Il Messaggero, as a result of the recent events.

According to Il Messaggero, there is an increased chance that Zaniolo and his family will launch a legal battle with the player’s club following the ordeal in the past days.

The family of Zaniolo assert that the recent ‘media massacre’ towards the Italian has been triggered by the club.

After news broke of Zaniolo’s desire to leave the club in the January transfer window, the winger received death threats and was forced to call the police after angry Roma fans turned up to his house.

The club then granted him permission to travel to La Spezia with his family for 48 hours whilst negotiations were ongoing.

The outlet claim, the winger’s family will launch further accusations against the Serie A club, alongside the aforementioned mobbing and psychological pressure claims.

They also report that a team of lawyers have been contacted to deal with the matter. The Assocalciatori, who have the role of assisting players in conflict with their clubs, have also been informed.

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