The work continues. Negotiations for the renewal and adaptation of the contract between Kenan Yildiz and Juventus are progressing at a pace perhaps a little slower than expected. The will is mutual, optimism on the part of the black and whites remains strong, but there is still no agreement on the figures of the new contract, which will link the Turkish number 10 with the Lady until 2030, with a salary almost tripled compared to the current one and a half million euros per year.
If the Serie A break gives Igor Tudor the opportunity to give "reinforcement lessons" to his defenders (all of whom remain at Continassa), it also allows the new Juventus leaders to continue the discussions launched for the selection of a new sporting director (with Ottolini the favorite) and for the new contract of the one who, since the summer of 2024, with the receipt of the number 10 jersey, had been defined as the symbol of the new course. A will that Juventus is now trying to reaffirm, by proposing to Kenan's father, Engin, and the representatives who deal with his interests, a salary (with bonuses included) at the levels of the top 5 in the dressing room.
At the level of Bremer (5 million net per year) or Koopmeiners (4.5), right behind the unattainable Vlahovic (12) and David (6). However, the Turk's father is probably still expecting something more, given the status his son has already achieved: Yildiz, although only 20 years old, is the technical leader of the black and whites, has played a very good Club World Cup and is preparing to be among the protagonists of the current edition of the Champions League and (if qualification is achieved) of the World Cup with Turkey next summer.
A Juve built around Yildiz
Although he is not in great form (he has not scored or provided an assist in 4 matches), the Turkish star remains a target for big European clubs. At the end of July, Damien Comolli rejected a €70 million offer from Chelsea, but the Blues (who have become specialists in securing young talent in recent years) are ready to return to the attack.
From Spain, meanwhile, rumors continue to circulate about Joan Laporta's "crazy idea" to bring two of the greatest supertalents to the Barcelona jersey: Yildiz and Lamine Yamal.
In this context, the latest results of Juventus are also included, which is overcoming some excessive obstacles on the way back to competitiveness for victories in Italy and Europe. The will of the player and the club to continue together is mutual (Kenan wants to stay and renew, Juve wants to build an increasingly strong team around him), but the "works" to continue this coexistence are still in progress. And the "construction site", to avoid surprises, must be closed quickly.