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Galatasaray open talks with Roma for Zeki Celik

Andy Mattioli
Roma's Turkish defender #19 Mehmet Zeki Celik runs for the ball during the UEFA Europa League football match between AC Milan and AS Roma at San Siro Stadium, in Milan on April 11, 2024. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP) (Photo by ISABELLA BONOTTO/AFP via Getty Images)

Galatasaray are planning to sign Roma wide man Zeki Celik this summer.

The Turkish giants have taken concrete steps toward Celik who is expected to leave Roma this summer after joining the Giallorossi in 2022.

After not finding enough space under Daniele De Rossi, Celik was put on Roma’s transfer list and is now eagerly waiting to return to his home country.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s rumored interest is real.

The Turkish giants were already interested in Celik a year ago but the Giallorossi refused to let him go then.

Now, the newspaper reports that Roma are willing to consider offers upwards of €7 million since Celik’s former club, Lille, hold a 15% sell-on clause.

Talks are progressing with Celik personally pushing to complete the move after EURO 2024.

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