Celik agrees to new Roma contract amid transfer interest from Fiorentina, Fenerbahce
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Zeki Celik has reportedly agreed to a new contract with Roma after interest from Fiorentina and Fenerbahce. The 29-year-old defender's previous contract expired on June 30, making him a free agent. Though both Fiorentina and Fenerbahce approached him, sources indicate Celik expressed a desire to remain in Rome. The new deal will involve a pay cut as Roma adjusts to new financial parameters. Celik joined Roma from Lille in the summer of 2022 and has made 151 competitive appearances for the club.
- •Celik's contract with Roma expired on June 30.
- •Fiorentina and Fenerbahce attempted to sign him before his decision.
- •Celik's new deal will reportedly pay around €3m per season.
- •He joined Roma in 2022 and has two goals and ten assists.
- •Roma returns to Champions League action following a successful season.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Celik resists Fiorentina and Fenerbahce interest to renew Roma contract
"Fiorentina and Fenerbahce made a late attempt to sign free agent Zeki Celik, but the Turkiye international has reportedly already agreed to sign a new contract with Roma.The 29-year-old is currently f...
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