Roma reach agreement for new contracts for Celik, Mancini and Cristante
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AS Roma have reached agreements to extend the contracts of Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini, and Bryan Cristante.
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Attributed to original sourceAfter Paulo Dybala, Roma have reportedly agreed new contracts with Zeki Celik, Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, with talks on for Lorenzo Pellegrini too.
The Giallorossi have been going down the list of priorities this summer, and much of that revolves around keeping the group intact that qualified for the Champions League.
Roma keeping core of squad ROME, ITALY – MAY 17: Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and SS Lazio at Stadio Olimpico on May 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Dybala was the most urgent, as his contract had already expired on June 30 and he had offers from Boca Juniors, but this week he signed a new deal to June 2027 at a reduced salary.
It is widely reported that Celik has also agreed a new contract after becoming a free agent.
Now SportMediaset claim that both defender Mancini and midfielder Cristante have shaken hands on agreements holding them to the Giallorossi until June 2030.
Transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano also confirms that talks are in progress with Pellegrini to extend his stay, as he too is a free agent as of July 1.
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What happened
AS Roma are moving to secure the long-term futures of three key squad members. Agreements have been reached for new contracts with defender Zeki Celik, centre-back and captain Gianluca Mancini, and midfielder Bryan Cristante. The renewals cover important pillars of the squad, with Mancini as club captain and Cristante as a long-serving central midfielder. Celik, a right-back, adds depth in defence. These extensions signal Roma's intent to maintain squad stability heading into the next phase of the project.
Chance analysis
Contract renewals for three core players indicate Roma are prioritizing squad continuity. Keeping Mancini (captain and defensive leader), Cristante (experienced midfield anchor), and Celik (versatile defender) on improved terms avoids losing key personnel on free transfers and reinforces the manager's tactical foundation. This is a stability signal rather than a transformative move, but it affects Roma's medium-term planning and salary structure in Serie A.
Positive impact for Roma's squad stability, defensive depth, and midfield continuity; no immediate change in match availability.
Roma's key players are committed long-term, reinforcing squad stability and reducing transfer risk for upcoming matches.