Zeki Çelik joins Juventus as a free agent
Juventus have strengthened their defensive options with the free-agent signing of Zeki Çelik from AS Roma, a move confirmed on 15 July 2026.
The Turkish full-back arrives in Turin having left Roma without a fee changing hands, adding another option to the Juventus backline ahead of the new season.
A busy 2025 campaign
Çelik was a regular fixture for Roma throughout 2025, making 45 competitive appearances and playing 3,643 minutes across all competitions, with one goal to his name.
The bulk of his workload came in Serie A, where he featured 34 times for 2,737 minutes. He also contributed 10 appearances and 816 minutes in the UEFA Europa League, plus a single Coppa Italia outing of 90 minutes.
What it means for Juventus
With pre-season underway and the transfer window still open, the addition of an experienced defender who racked up such a heavy minutes tally last year gives Juventus further depth as they build their squad for the campaign ahead.