Official: Çelik joins Juventus on free transfer from Roma until 2029
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Juventus have officially signed Mehmet Çelik from Roma on a free transfer, with the player contracted until 2029. The deal includes a €1 million agent fee.
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Attributed to original sourceZeki Celik is officially a Juventus player, with the Bianconeri completing the free-transfer signing of the Turkey defender on a contract to 30 June 2029.
According to the club’s announcement , “Zeki Celik is a new Juventus player. The Turkish wing-back has signed a contract that will keep him at the Bianconeri until 30 June 2029.”
The statement noted that the 1997-born defender “arrives in Turin with a wealth of experience,” having won a Ligue 1 title and French Super Cup across four seasons at Lille after making his name in his homeland.
A separate regulatory filing confirmed Juventus will incur ancillary costs of €1 million as part of the registration, the only outlay on a player who arrives for no transfer fee.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – DECEMBER 11: Zeki Celik of AS Roma is challenged by Kieran Tierney of Celtic during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Celtic FC and AS Roma at Celtic Park on December 11, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Celik completes stunning switch after Roma renewal collapsed The confirmation seals one of the window’s more remarkable turns.
Celik spent four seasons in the capital and had agreed terms on a Roma renewal earlier this month, with only the announcement thought to be outstanding, but his previous contract had lapsed on 30 June, leaving him a free agent, and Juventus moved at speed this week to hijack the deal, sporting director Frederic Massara driving a swift, silent operation that culminated in Wednesday’s medical.
Zeki Celik è un nuovo giocatore della Juventus
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What happened
Juventus confirmed the signing of Mehmet Çelik from Roma, with the full-back agreeing terms until June 2029. The transfer was completed on a free, with a reported €1m agent fee involved. Çelik had been with Roma previously and now strengthens Juventus's defensive options ahead of the new season. The move is part of Juventus's squad reshaping under their current management.
Chance analysis
Çelik adds right-back depth to Juventus, addressing a long-standing positional need. As a free transfer with a relatively modest agent fee, it represents low-risk squad reinforcement. The departure frees a slot in Roma's squad, potentially requiring a replacement in that area. This has medium-term implications for both clubs' defensive balance and tactical flexibility.
Juventus's right-back position is strengthened with a free acquisition, while Roma lose a squad option and may seek a replacement.
Juventus gain a starting-caliber right-back option for free; factor improved defensive depth into pre-season and early-season Juventus projections.