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Turkish international Zeki Çelik officially joins Juventus
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Turkish international Zeki Çelik officially joins Juventus

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Juventus has officially signed Turkish national footballer Zeki Çelik from Roma.
  • The 29-year-old right-back, whose contract with Roma expired, signed a 3+1 year deal with Juventus.
  • Çelik expressed gratitude to Roma, stating it was an honor to play for the club, and wished them continued success as he begins a new chapter in his career.

Juventus has officially secured the transfer of Turkish national team player Zeki Çelik. The 29-year-old right-back, whose contract with AS Roma concluded, has signed a three-year deal with an option for an additional year at the Turin club.

Çelik's move to Juventus means he will now play alongside fellow Turkish international Kenan Yıldız. He joined Roma in 2022 from Lille and has since featured in Serie A and European competitions during his time in Italy.

In a farewell message to Roma, Çelik conveyed his deep honor and pride in wearing the club's colors. He stated that his time with the club had been instrumental in his growth as both a player and a person. While embarking on a new career phase, he affirmed that he would always carry the club, city, and fans in his heart. He concluded by wishing AS Roma continued success and hoped they would achieve all they deserve.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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