Roma eye Turkish full‑back Mert Muldur to fill Celik’s vacancy

Roma have turned their attention to Turkish full‑back Mert Muldur as a direct replacement for Zeki Celik, who left for Juventus on a free transfer, immediately after the failure to renew Celik’s contract left a gap on the right flank. The inability to extend Celik’s deal forced Roma to seek a replacement, prompting the club to focus on Muldur. Gian Piero Gasperini, the club’s head coach, has stressed the need for a versatile option on the right side, while Piero highlighted the tactical fit of a player like Muldur. Gian has emphasized that flexibility is crucial for the team’s system.

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Muldur, a Turkish winger currently at Fenerbahçe, spent four Serie A seasons with Sassuolo between 2019 and 2023, giving him solid experience of the Italian style of play. Mert’s four‑year stint in Italy sharpened his tactical awareness. He can operate as a right‑back and also cover the opposite flank, a flexibility that matches Gasperini’s system and offers Roma a versatile solution.

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Holding an EU passport, Muldur would not occupy a non‑EU slot in the squad, simplifying any potential transfer to Italy and removing typical bureaucratic hurdles. If the link materialises, Roma would secure a ready replacement for Celik, while Fenerbahçe could lose a key Turkish player to the Italian capital, reflecting the broader market dynamics of Serie A clubs targeting EU‑status players with Serie experience.