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Roma seeks Fresneda as Celik replacement ahead of season start

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Roma seeks Fresneda as Celik replacement ahead of season start

Summary

Roma is pursuing Ivan Fresneda from Sporting Lisbon as a replacement for the departing Celik. The club’s search follows the successful acquisition of Castro from Bologna and comes as the right flank faces a staffing shortage, with Angelino and Salah Eddine also leaving. Fresneda, valued between €15 and €18 million, has notable presence in games, including Champions League minutes. Roma is currently negotiating to lower this price while aiming to bolster the squad for preseason training in Wales, with the season beginning in less than a month.

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By the Numbers

•Roma is looking to replace Celik following his departure.
•Fresneda has played nearly 3,000 minutes and scored one goal this season.
•Roma has completed the transfer of Castro from Bologna.
•The team has a training camp planned in Wales before the season starts.
•Negotiations are ongoing to reduce Fresneda's transfer fee.

Latest Updates

7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Roma hold positive talks with Fresneda’s agent
6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Roma at work to secure Fresneda as Celik replacement

What they're saying

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Roma, after completing the Castro deal with Bologna, is looking for Celik’s replacement on the right flank. A player who can complete a currently under-resourced department, given that Angelino and ...
— Yahoo Sports

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