Zeki Çelik: Roma Contract Extension
Tuttomercato reports that the situation concerning Zeki Celik's contract renewal with Roma is evolving. Consideration of the renewal by the club is anticipated to be simpler, because Celik is becoming essential for Roma following initial difficulties.
According to Il Tempo, Roma has accelerated efforts for the contract renewal of Zeki Celik. The club's sporting director Frederic Massara has intensified contacts with the player's entourage in recent weeks, although a final agreement has not yet been reached. The gap between the parties is decreasing, and there is a hope at Trigoria to finalize the agreement by winter. Celik's current salary is approximately 2 million euros per year and is expected to increase, also due to tax benefits from the Decreto Crescita.
Roma is preparing to propose a contract renewal to Zeki Celik, according to Il Tempo. He currently earns a net salary of 1.7 million euros per season, with easily achievable bonuses bringing the total to about 2 million euros. The player continues to benefit from the 'Decreto Crescita' after his arrival in the summer of 2022, which significantly reduces the financial impact on the club's budget. Negotiations have not yet begun but could happen very soon.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that AS Roma wants to sign a new contract with Zeki Çelik, a 28-year-old Turkish international whose contract will expire in June. The club management does not want to let the player leave without a transfer fee while there is an opportunity to earn a transfer fee for the experienced right-back. The player has a current market value of €6.00m, according to Transfermarkt, and has previously drawn interest from clubs including Sevilla, Galatasaray, and Fulham.
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