Roma has secured Zeki Celik.
According to Fabrizio Romano, everything is now finalized for the Turkish defender’s contract renewal: the signatures have been finalized, and the exchange of documents between the parties has been completed.
The deal can therefore be considered concluded, and now all that’s left to do is wait for the Giallorossi’s announcement.
This marks a positive conclusion to negotiations that have been underway by management over the past few weeks. Celik’s previous contract, signed upon his transfer from Lille in the summer of 2022, ran until June 30, 2026.
Roma has chosen to continue with the 20-year-old, avoiding losing him after the agreement expires.
The parties had already reached a full agreement in recent days, while the final formal and bureaucratic steps were completed in the last few hours.
Celik’s permanence allows Gian Piero Gasperini to retain a reliable and versatile defensive player.
The Turkish international can be deployed both as a right-back or as part of a three-man defense, offering a variety of tactical options throughout the season.
The renewal also represents a sign of continuity from Roma, who have decided to retain a player who has grown in importance and performance during his time in the capital. Following the completion of the exchange of documents, the only thing missing is an official announcement from the club.
