Orsi: Çelik's exit to Juventus is also a defeat for Gasperini
Transfer News·17 July 2026·13h ago

Orsi: Çelik's exit to Juventus is also a defeat for Gasperini

Source: Forza Roma

Roman radio personalities have weighed in on Zeki Çelik's departure to Juventus, with widespread criticism of Roma's handling of the left-back's contract situation. Nando Orsi stated: "Çelik is also a defeat for Gasperini. Roma was not able to keep him. It's clear he wasn't that interested. Gasperini and D'Amico didn't have the strength to make the contract with the Turk." Ugo Trani called the loss "a bad blow", while Andrea Di Caro highlighted that the defender played multiple roles and that Gasperini had specifically requested his renewal, arguing that contract negotiations should have been concluded within a week. Piero Torri criticised Çelik's departure announcement, saying "the letter is an insult; silence would have been better," and questioned whether Roma's delay in resolving renewals cost them the player.

The broader context reflects growing frustration with Roma's summer transfer activity. Francesco Balzani clarified that negotiations over Luis Summerville remain unresolved despite reports of agreement, stating: "There's willingness to meet halfway but there's no total agreement. They will talk; Roma will need to raise bonuses slightly, the player will need to lower his demands slightly." Roberto Pruzzo, a Roma legend, acknowledged that while Çelik always behaved professionally, modern football lacks the old attachment players once showed. Luigi Salomone noted surprise at the announcement, as contracts were already signed with only the player's signature pending.

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Quello delle radio romane è un fenomeno che non ha eguali nel resto d'Italia. Una pluralità di stazioni che fungono da piattaforma, una schiera di giornalisti, ex calciatori e opinionisti ad animare lo spettacolo. Ecco le opinioni dei protagonisti delle emittenti radiofoniche: Ugo Trani (Tele Radio…

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