In the last 16 rounds of the Italian Cup, Juventus defeated Udinese 2-0 and made its way to the quarter-finals. The goals that brought the black-white team to the final round came with Matteo Palma’s own goal and Manuel Locatelli’s stylish shot. National football player Kenan Yıldız started the match in the first 11 and was taken aside in the 83rd minute.
The future of the 20-year-old star, who attracted the attention of Europe’s leading clubs with his effective performance with the Juventus jersey this season, is at the top of the agenda in Italy. It was claimed that the negotiations stopped after Kenan had not yet signed a new contract due to his salary request.
CLEAR STATEMENT FROM CHIELLINI: “BOTH SIDES WANT IT”
Speaking before the Udinese match, Juventus manager Giorgio Chiellini made important statements about Kenan Yıldız’s contract process. Speaking to Sports Mediaset, Chiellini expressed their confidence in the young player with the following words:
“One of the topics I have talked about most in recent weeks is Kenan’s future. We are not surprised that he has reached this level. I have always said that I have great respect and admiration for him.
Both the club and the player side have a desire for a new contract. It just takes a little more time than you think. Kenan is a very special football player. “He already has a long contract and we believe that he will be an important part of this team for many years.”
Kenan Yıldız currently has a contract with Juventus until 2029. According to reports in the Italian press, the young star demands an annual salary of 5-6 million euros in the new contract.
ARSENAL AND REAL MADRID ARE FOLLOWING
The uncertainty in the contract process has mobilized European giants. According to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal is monitoring the national star closely. He also stated that Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso wanted to see Kenan in his squad during the Leverkusen period and that he was on the Spanish giant’s list.
SEASON PERFORMANCE DRAWS ATTENTION
Kenan Yıldız, who played 18 matches for Juventus this season, is considered one of the rising stars in Europe with his contribution of 5 goals and 5 assists.