Milan plotting new deal for Alexis Saelemaekers

Saelemaekers and Celik are good examples of meritocracy in motion.

It’s a pity for the Belgian, who returned injured from his spell with the nationwide workforce, having change into a relentless reference level down Allegri’s proper flank.

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He, as anticipated, accomplished his mortgage spells elsewhere (Bologna, Roma) earlier than securing an more and more Rossoneri future, together with his Milan contract (at the moment expiring in 2027) set to be adjusted.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan

celebrates after scoring a aim in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

The Belgian winger has shortly change into a dependable presence below the brand new administration, incomes reward for his versatility and work price.

Milan view him as a useful squad possibility able to protecting a number of roles on the suitable flank, and his professionalism on and off the pitch has strengthened the case for extending his keep at San Siro.

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Saelemaekers & Celik set for contract talks

Celik, in the meantime, has change into a assure for Roma, versatile and aggressive, silencing the critics who as soon as doubted he was match for such a high-profile problem.

His present deal runs out in June, however amongst gamers in related contractual conditions, he now has the strongest likelihood of constant together with his present membership.

NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 24: Zeki Celik of AS Roma in the course of the Serie A match between Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 24, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)

Certainly, Celik has satisfied everybody, Gasperini included, within the identify of meritocracy.