€3 million wage drives Roma’s renewal sprint, Pellegrini talks linger

A €3 million‑per‑season wage for Turkish full‑back Zeki Celik has been disclosed as Roma accelerates contract renewals, aiming to lock in two key players while still negotiating captain Lorenzo Pellegrini’s future. The club expects official extensions for Paulo Dybala and Celik within hours, but Pellegrini’s deal remains unresolved as the summer camp approaches.

Roma has announced that official contract renewals for Paulo Dybala and Zeki Celik are slated for the next few hours, confirming the club’s intent to secure its core. The only remaining issue is the situation surrounding Lorenzo Pellegrini, whose terms are still under discussion.

Celik, the Turkish full‑back, will sign a three‑year contract with a salary of roughly €3 million per season, a deal bolstered by the benefits of the Decreto Crescita (Growth Decree). He will miss the Trigoria session on July 13th after taking extra days off following the World Cup.

Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward, is set to return to the capital between today and tomorrow to commence his fifth season with the Giallorossi. He has agreed to a one‑year extension with an option for a second, a move reported by Il Messaggero but still awaiting official club confirmation.

Negotiations with Lorenzo Pellegrini’s entourage have hit a snag, as the expected meeting failed yesterday despite mutual desire to continue together. Disagreements persist over contract duration and salary, leaving his future uncertain.

With Monday’s training camp looming, Roma aims to finalize the captain’s deal quickly to avoid further delays. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini faces a depleted squad and wants Pellegrini integrated during summer training.