Roma reach agreement with Celik over new contract amid Juventus and Inter links
AS Roma have finalized terms with Turkish right-back Zeki Celik for a contract renewal. The agreement comes after both Juventus and Inter had been linked with moves for the defender, suggesting Roma moved to secure his services before losing him on a free transfer. Celik, who joined Roma from Lille in 2022, has been a regular at right-back. The new deal signals Roma's intent to retain key squad members despite interest from rival Serie A clubs.
Read the full story at football-italia.netSecuring Celik removes a potential transfer saga and stabilizes Roma's right-back position heading into the next window. With Juventus and Inter both reportedly interested, Roma avoid losing a useful squad player for free while also removing a potential summer target from the market. This is a retention play rather than a marquee signing, but it has tactical and squad-planning value for Roma's sporting project.
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