Premier League
Turin's Juventus has made it clear that Kenan Yildiz is not for sale. The young Turkish talent, who at just 19 years old wears the iconic number 10 jersey, has sparked the interest of several European giants, but the bianconeri have been firm. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea made a proposal close to 70 million euros to secure the attacking midfielder, but the Italian club had no hesitation in rejecting it.
The English side, led by Enzo Maresca, intended to make Yildiz a star gift for their new coach after his participation in the Club World Cup. Despite the good relationship between the two institutions, Juventus refused to negotiate for someone they consider an essential piece in Igor Tudor's setup for the upcoming season.
Juventus considers Yildiz the cornerstone of their new project
The Vecchia Signora's plan now revolves around strengthening their bond with the player. Although Yildiz's contract was already extended last year until 2029, the club is working on a salary improvement that would place him among the highest-paid players on the team, with a new salary close to 4 million euros per year.
Yildiz, coming off a brilliant season with 12 goals and 9 assists in 52 matches, is seen as both the present and the future of the team. While attention in London shifts towards Xavi Simons, in Turin, they are holding firmly onto their new gem.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La Juventus de Turín rechaza 70 millones de euros por Yildiz
