Silk Nears Staying with Roma

The Turkish defender Mehmet Zeki Çelik is close to extending his contract with Roma, after negotiations between the two parties have seen significant progress in recent days, with an agreement on the financial aspects of the new contract nearing completion.

Negotiations had stalled in recent months due to the gap between the player's financial demands and the club's offer, as Silek demanded a higher salary than what was proposed by Roma's management, raising doubts about his future with the team.

However, recent developments indicate an intensive resumption of communications between the Rome management and the player's agents, with a shared desire to reach a final agreement, especially after coach Gian Piero Gasperini insisted on keeping the player as part of his project for the next season.

According to Italian reports, the two parties are closer than ever to reaching a financial settlement that satisfies everyone, paving the way for signing a new contract in the near future and ending the debate over the future of the Turkish international.