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Zeki Çelik: "Happy to be here. Roma? I thank them, I improved"

August 8, 2026Diego Herrera3 мин

Zeki Çelik has returned to speak about his former club, AS Roma, following his transfer to Juventus. The Turkish player expresses his gratitude to the club, his teammates, and the fans for his years in the Giallorossi colors.

After concluding his tenure with AS Roma, Zeki Çelik has embarked on a new adventure wearing the Juventus jersey. The Turkish winger, speaking to Sky Sport, shared some insights into the circumstances that led to his move to Turin, emphasizing the importance of his relationship with Frederic Massara in his decision for a new destination.

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"I made the best choice for my career. I've known Massara for a long time, and when he contacted me, I immediately said yes. I am happy to be here and delighted to be able to test myself on the field," stated the former Giallorossi player.

During the interview, Çelik also wanted to reflect on his previous experience in the capital. "I grew and improved a lot there, both physically and mentally, and as a human being. For this reason, I wish to thank all my coaches, teammates, staff members, and all the fans who always supported me while I was in the Giallorossi. I have always respected them."

The Turkish international also discussed his prospects with Juventus and a compatriot present in the Bianconeri squad, highlighting the latter's qualities and assuring his support throughout the season. Çelik also has high ambitions for the team as a whole; the goal is to win trophies, also by leveraging a system of play that could allow him to reach the attacking third more frequently. "With this formation, I can score more goals, although obviously, I remain a defender," he concluded.

English Translation:

Zeki Çelik has returned to speak about his former club, AS Roma, following his transfer to Juventus. The Turkish player expresses his gratitude to the club, his teammates, and the fans for his years in the Giallorossi colors.

After concluding his tenure with AS Roma, Zeki Çelik has embarked on a new adventure wearing the Juventus jersey. The Turkish winger, speaking to Sky Sport, shared some insights into the circumstances that led to his move to Turin, emphasizing the importance of his relationship with Frederic Massara in his decision for a new destination.

JUVENTUS, ÇELİK SPEAKS ABOUT ROMA AGAIN: HERE ARE HIS WORDS

"I made the best choice for my career. I've known Massara for a long time, and when he contacted me, I immediately said yes. I am happy to be here and delighted to be able to test myself on the field," stated the former Giallorossi player.

During the interview, Çelik also wanted to reflect on his previous experience in the capital. "I grew and improved a lot there, both physically and mentally, and as a human being. For this reason, I wish to thank all my coaches, teammates, staff members, and all the fans who always supported me while I was in the Giallorossi. I have always respected them."

The Turkish international also discussed his prospects with Juventus and a compatriot present in the Bianconeri squad, highlighting the latter's qualities and assuring his support throughout the season. Çelik also has high ambitions for the team as a whole; the goal is to win trophies, also by leveraging a system of play that could allow him to reach the attacking third more frequently. "With this formation, I can score more goals, although obviously, I remain a defender," he concluded.