Celik transfer shock: Roma had contract ready and expected him at training camp

Zeki Çelik has joined Juventus, forcing Roma to act quickly in the transfer market. Sporting director D'Amico is already compiling a shortlist of potential replacements for the right-back, with Molina of Atlético Madrid and Dodò of Fiorentina both under consideration. Molina, the Argentine full-back who previously attracted interest from coach Gasperini, remains valued at around 20 million euros. D'Amico is simultaneously pursuing moves for Moreira and Summerville, but Çelik's sudden departure to Juventus has created an urgent need to strengthen the right flank. Molina has indicated he does not wish to discuss his future until after the World Cup concludes. Dodò, currently at Fiorentina, is also an option as the Tuscan club look to move him on.

Zeki Çelik has left AS Roma to join Juventus on a free transfer, ending four seasons at the Giallorossi. The Turkish full-back underwent medical tests at Juventus's J Medical facility in Turin and signed a contract binding him to the Bianconeri until 30 June 2029. Çelik was expected to return to Roma's Trigoria training ground in the coming days to resume pre-season work, but instead opted to depart after an initial verbal agreement with Roma over a contract renewal fell through. Çelik made 115 appearances and scored 2 goals during his time in the capital. His departure represents a significant loss to Roma's squad depth at right-back, a position now requiring reinforcement. The move reunites him with Ricky Massara, who recently left his role as Roma's sporting director to become Chief Football Officer at Juventus. Juventus confirmed the signing in an official statement, detailing that Çelik's deal runs through the 2028–29 season.

Zeki Çelik has signed with Juventus, abandoning a verbal agreement reached with Roma in recent days. The transfer represents a late-market plot twist that has sparked a wave of backlash from Roma supporters on social media. Roma fans have flooded Çelik's social media with hostile comments, calling him a traitor and criticising his decision to leave. The right-back was forced to disable comments on his farewell post following the barrage of criticism. While some Roma supporters expressed relief at his departure, with comments praising the move as his best contribution to the club's cause, others have already begun preparing for his return to the Stadio Olimpico. The fixture between Roma and Juventus is scheduled for 19 December, when Çelik is expected to face a hostile reception. Some fans have taken to social media to remind him of the welcome awaiting him: "Prepare yourself for the Olimpico's reception, ungrateful." The unexpected nature of Çelik's switch has dominated discussion among the Roma fanbase, with reactions ranging from anger at perceived disloyalty to satisfaction that he has moved on. His departure has left Roma's defensive recruitment uncertain heading into the remainder of the transfer window.

Zeki Çelik has joined Juventus, forcing Roma to act quickly in the transfer market. Sporting director D'Amico is already compiling a shortlist of potential replacements for the right-back, with Molina of Atlético Madrid and Dodò of Fiorentina both under consideration. Molina, the Argentine full-back who previously attracted interest from coach Gasperini, remains valued at around 20 million euros. D'Amico is simultaneously pursuing moves for Moreira and Summerville, but Çelik's sudden departure to Juventus has created an urgent need to strengthen the right flank. Molina has indicated he does not wish to discuss his future until after the World Cup concludes. Dodò, currently at Fiorentina, is also an option as the Tuscan club look to move him on.

Zeki Çelik has left AS Roma to join Juventus on a free transfer, ending four seasons at the Giallorossi. The Turkish full-back underwent medical tests at Juventus's J Medical facility in Turin and signed a contract binding him to the Bianconeri until 30 June 2029. Çelik was expected to return to Roma's Trigoria training ground in the coming days to resume pre-season work, but instead opted to depart after an initial verbal agreement with Roma over a contract renewal fell through. Çelik made 115 appearances and scored 2 goals during his time in the capital. His departure represents a significant loss to Roma's squad depth at right-back, a position now requiring reinforcement. The move reunites him with Ricky Massara, who recently left his role as Roma's sporting director to become Chief Football Officer at Juventus. Juventus confirmed the signing in an official statement, detailing that Çelik's deal runs through the 2028–29 season.

Zeki Çelik has signed with Juventus, abandoning a verbal agreement reached with Roma in recent days. The transfer represents a late-market plot twist that has sparked a wave of backlash from Roma supporters on social media. Roma fans have flooded Çelik's social media with hostile comments, calling him a traitor and criticising his decision to leave. The right-back was forced to disable comments on his farewell post following the barrage of criticism. While some Roma supporters expressed relief at his departure, with comments praising the move as his best contribution to the club's cause, others have already begun preparing for his return to the Stadio Olimpico. The fixture between Roma and Juventus is scheduled for 19 December, when Çelik is expected to face a hostile reception. Some fans have taken to social media to remind him of the welcome awaiting him: "Prepare yourself for the Olimpico's reception, ungrateful." The unexpected nature of Çelik's switch has dominated discussion among the Roma fanbase, with reactions ranging from anger at perceived disloyalty to satisfaction that he has moved on. His departure has left Roma's defensive recruitment uncertain heading into the remainder of the transfer window.