Mourinho´s Roma sign right-back Celik from Lille

Zeki Celik has become Jose Mourinho’s third signing of the transfer window at Roma, joining from Lille for a reported €7million fee.

Celik, who has signed a four-year contract with the Serie A club, was said to be of interest to Mourinho when he was Tottenham coach.

He follows midfielder Nemanja Matic and goalkeeper Mile Svilar – both of whom were free transfers – to Rome.

“For me, it is an honour to play for such an important club,” Celik said. “I have great ambitions and I want to contribute to the success of the team.

“I feel ready and focused. I never give up, and you will always see me fighting on the pitch.”