Juventus, Yildiz around 10: Chiesa at risk

The Lady sees the Turk as the symbolic man of the future: the signature is ready until 2029, while Fede’s future becomes more complicated

Marco Guidi

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The “10”, according to Pythagoras, is the perfect number and constitutes the so-called Tetraktys, which in turn is the sum of the succession of the first four numbers and represents the four cosmogonic principles. Even in football the “10” has a mystical meaning, especially on the shirts of certain teams. At Juventus, for example, it is synonymous with class, elegance, elegance. And obviously it is linked to many, many victories. Kenan Yildiz has just started his journey, but he is already hoping to join the ranks of the great ten in Juventus history. For now, the “15” is on his shoulders, although between Primavera and NextGen he has already worn the “10”. Proof of the future, because in the ongoing dialogue with the club for the renewal of the contract there is also a half-promise: to make the Turk the “10” of Juventus in the future.

inheritance

It has been Kenan’s dream since he was a child, when he had a poster of Alessandro Del Piero on the wall in his bedroom. He has already taken the ex-captain and historic Juventus “10” with his tongue, which he hopes to show for the first time at the Allianz Stadium in the championship on Monday in the late match against Udinese. In fact, Yildiz has scored three goals so far: one in Serie A, but in Frosinone, and two at home, against Salernitana and again against the Ciociari, but in the Italian Cup. At 18 you shouldn’t be in a hurry, were it not for the fact that, after the draw against Empoli and the defeat in the direct clash with Inter, Juve are the ones who have to accelerate to keep the wonderful thought of the Scudetto alive. Thus, the Turkish starlet’s immediate contribution would be very welcome. In Milan he suffered a bit, but in his defense he came out precisely… Del Piero in the post-match on Sky. Talent recognizes talent. And it protects him.

two years older

Yildiz would like to replicate Alessandro’s exploits on the pitch. And even outside, in terms of style and composure, he is already on the right track. Kenan reflects in every way the image of the “10” as they understand it at Juventus. Thus, in the minds of Cristiano Giuntoli and the other managers at Continassa, the plan for the future of their “wonderkid” seems to be outlined. Starting with the negotiation for the contract renewal, which should materialize at the end of this season. Yildiz signed the extension until 2027 at the end of August, but with the explosion of the last month and a half it is natural that the parties revise the agreement. At stake is a further postponement of the date, which would move to 30 June 2029, with a simultaneous adjustment of the salary. Currently the Turk does not reach half a million euros per season, in the negotiation it is logical to think it will reach at least one million. But more than for the money, signing the new contract would above all be an important sign of trust, especially with the addition of the “10”, Pogba permitting. Today, in fact, the number is still owned by Polpo, although it is suspended for doping. In case of disqualification, it is difficult to imagine him still in Turin.

strategies

Betting with conviction on Yildiz also has consequences on the transfer market for the Bianconeri. For example, on the delicate position of Federico Chiesa. The Italian’s contract expires in 2025 and, at the moment, the negotiations for a long-term renewal have not reached white smoke. Giuntoli is confident in a sort of pact of honor with Chiesa’s entourage so that the player does not leave on a free transfer. But as long as there are no signatures, everything remains in doubt. And, if Federico arrives in the summer without a new contract, the percentages of his farewell would rise significantly. The damage for Juve would first and foremost be economic, because any player with one year left before his deadline loses value on the market. From a technical point of view, however, with the explosion of the Turk the Bianconeri would be a little more covered. Thus, the two parties could make an agreement for the common good: extend the agreement by a year and still seek an alternative solution in the summer. The problem, however, remains the same as always: will there be an offer capable of satisfying both Chiesa and Juventus? With an extra Yildiz in the engine, the question creates less anxiety anyway.





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