Fulham explore deal for Roma defender Celik | OneFootball

Fulham, Beşiktaş and Ajax are among the clubs interested in Roma defender Zeki Celik, as the Giallorossi have not prioritised a contract extension beyond 2026.

Premier League side Fulham are among the clubs exploring a deal for Roma defender Celik, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

Celik’s contract at the Stadio Olimpico runs out in 2026, and according to the transfer expert, an extension is not among the Giallorossi’s priorities.

Fulham interested in Roma defender Celik

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 13: Valentin Castellanos of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Zeki Celik of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Lazio and Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Therefore, Fulham, Beşiktaş and Ajax have shown interest in the 28-year-old who had become a regular starter in the second part of the season under Claudio Ranieri.

epa11894389 Roma’s Zeki Celik (R) celebrates with Tommaso Baldanzi after scoring the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between FC Porto and AS Roma, in Porto, Portugal, 13 February 2025. EPA-EFE/FERNANDO VELUDO

The former Giallorossi boss is now an advisor to Roma owner Dan Friedkin and had input in the appointment of Gian Piero Gasperini this summer.

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The new Roma boss will have the final say over Celik’s stay at the Stadio Olimpico after the first few days of the pre-season.

Celik is on the verge of beginning his fourth season at Roma, having joined the Giallorossi in a €7.4m deal from Lille in 2022.