D'Amico's First Move: Celik Contract Renewal Nearing Completion

Juventus have officially completed the permanent signing of midfielder Giacomo Faticanti from Lecce. The 2004-born player, who spent the last two seasons on loan at Juventus' NextGen squad, has signed a contract through June 2029. Juventus paid Lecce €1 million to activate the purchase option. Roma benefit from the deal through a 35% sell-on clause retained when Faticanti was sold to Lecce in 2023. The capital club receives €350,000 from the transaction, adding to their modest portfolio of sell-on fees this window. The club had negotiated a percentage on any future resale when letting the midfielder depart three years ago. Faticanti, a talented midfielder, has attracted interest from several Serie B clubs. His move to Juventus represents a significant step in his career following his development in the Bianconeri's youth system.

Roma and Napoli are competing for several fullback signings in the upcoming transfer window, with Dodô and Molina among their primary targets. The wing positions are shaping up as a key battleground in the January market as both clubs seek reinforcements to strengthen their ambitions.

Journalists and former players across Rome's radio stations have weighed in on Roma's transfer strategy and squad planning. Piero Torri expressed skepticism about left-back Dodo, stating that a pairing with him on the left and Wesley on the right does not appeal to Roma's vision, partly due to physical considerations. Torri said: "Dodo does not seem to be the first choice. A pairing with him on the right and Wesley on the left convinces little the Giallorossi, precisely for a matter of centimetres. For this reason, Dodo will hardly arrive at Roma. In my opinion, in Gasperini's mind there is the idea of trying to win the championship." Matteo De Santis highlighted that Roma's transfer activity is intensifying, with D'Amico's first priority being contract renewals. He noted flexibility in UEFA's timeline but confirmed the transfer market is heating up, and that Roma will sign two wingers while managing a complex series of player movements. De Santis also referenced Mason Greenwood's potential arrival as an ongoing possibility. Roberto Pruzzo emphasized that any departures should be balanced by strategic additions, particularly warning against losing midfield depth, while Nando Orsi acknowledged that Roma can replace departing players if necessary despite the need to fairly compensate key personnel.