Dybala close to Roma renewal as Celik convinced to stay and El Shaarawy waves goodbye

Roma’s new sporting director Tony D’Amico faces an immediate set of contract decisions as the June 30 deadline approaches, with positive progress on the most pressing cases but one confirmed departure to manage.

Paulo Dybala’s renewal is the priority, and according to Tuttomercatoweb, the situation is close to being resolved.

The Argentine’s entourage held direct talks with the Friedkin family in recent days, with Roma’s renewal proposal met with a counter-offer from Dybala’s camp.

The two sides are understood to be very close to an agreement, with Dybala expected to sign a deal at a lower base salary with significantly higher bonus structures.

Zeki Celik is also expected to remain, despite attracting considerable interest from clubs in Turkey.

Gasperini has pushed strongly for the Turkish right-back’s continuation after one of his most consistent seasons in a Roma shirt.

Lorenzo Pellegrini’s situation is slightly further behind, but the indications suggest both parties want to continue and a resolution is expected in the coming weeks.

The only confirmed departure from those out of contract is Stephan El Shaarawy, who brings to a close a long and storied relationship with the Giallorossi.

Genoa and Venezia are currently the clubs most interested in signing the winger on a free transfer.