Zeki Celik has opted not to renew his contract with Roma and is set to join Juventus instead.

The Giallorossi club, as reported by Corriere dello Sport, had arranged for the Turkish full-back’s return flight to Fiumicino, expecting him to sign a new deal tomorrow in Trigoria before resuming training on Saturday.

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In the meantime, Celik is preparing to start his new role with Juventus. He took the initiative to bid farewell to Roma fans through a post on his Instagram profile.

Zeki Celik expressed his emotions to Roma fans on Instagram: “Dear Romanisti, Today, as I bid farewell to this great family, I feel emotions that are difficult to describe. Wearing the Roma shirt, fighting for these colors, and stepping onto the pitch in front of you has been an immense honor and a source of great pride for me. Every day spent at this club has helped me grow, both as a player and as a person. We have experienced unforgettable moments together. I will always carry with me the pride of having helped bring Roma back to the UEFA Champions League.”

He also extended his gratitude to the club and the coaches he worked with during his time in the capital: “I would like to sincerely thank all my teammates, all the people who work for this club every day, the sporting directors, and all the coaches and technical staff I’ve had the privilege of working with. Each of you will always have a special place in my career and in my life. A special thank you goes to José Mourinho, who gave me the opportunity to wear this shirt.”

“I would also like to thank Daniele De Rossi, Ivan Jurić, and Claudio Ranieri for everything they have taught me, for the trust they have placed in me, and for their support. Finally, I want to extend a special thank you to Gian Piero Gasperini. Even though we worked together for a short time, the trust, sincerity, and respect he showed me meant so much to me. I will always be grateful.”

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The player, born in 1997, is now ready to start a new chapter with Juventus: “Now the time has come to begin a new chapter in my career. But I will always hold this club, this city, and all of you in my heart. I wish Roma continued success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. Zeki Çelik.”