Kenan Yildiz Pushes for Big Renewal at Juventus

Kenan Yildiz Pushes for Big Renewal at Juventus

Turkish star Kenan Yildiz has put Juventus in a delicate position by outlining steep renewal terms for his contract with the Old Lady.

According to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 20-year-old wants to become Juventus's top earner, while demanding clear guarantees about the club's long-term ambitions.

With Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso admiring Yildiz since his Bayer Leverkusen days, European giants are watching developments as the Spaniards eye a potential move.

Juventus is expected to resume contract talks in the coming weeks, especially as the club nears the appointment of Marco Ottolini as sporting director who will handle this delicate file.

Yildiz currently earns around €1.7 million a year but is pushing for at least €6 million, matching fellow Canadian Jonathan David and topping Turin's wage rankings.

Juventus has offered between €4 and €5 million annually, plus incentives for personal and team targets, leaving about a million euros separating the club's bid from the player's demands, who also seeks long-term project guarantees.

Despite the current deal running to June 2029, Yildiz's rise as a key starter has convinced both sides of the need for a fresh agreement that reflects his value, with the last official contact recorded in late October before coach Igor Tudor's dismissal.

At 20, Yildiz has shone this season, scoring six goals and creating six more in 22 appearances, making him a target for Europe’s biggest clubs.

Sources note Juventus recently restructured scouting and finances to balance growth with sustainability.

Fans hope the saga ends with a deal that keeps Yildiz hungry for success.

Punchline 1: This deal might need a mortgage broker on the Juventus payroll.

Punchline 2: Real Madrid will come with a calculator and a dream.