Juventus Have Found The Key To Yildiz Contract Renewal – And It’s Not The Salary
Things seem to be on the right track regarding Yildiz's Juve future.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 02 January 2026
Optimism is growing that Kenan Yildiz will agree a new contract at Juventus, with the Bianconeri pursuing a two-pronged plan to get the deal over the line.
Juventus Spalletti plan could sway Kenan Yildiz renewal
The 19-year-old has become a superstar at Juventus, and the club want to lock him down before interest gathers pace.
Juve have already discussed an improved deal with Yildiz’s representatives, after his rapid rise in minutes, goals and profile.
Yildiz loves Juventus, but he also wants a salary that reflects his profile, along with guarantees over their ambitions.
And now, Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that Juve have come up with two ideas to help give Yildiz what he wants.
Juve’s salary offer would reportedly Yildiz one of the club’s highest earners, with a salary around €6m a year.
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That figure, if agreed, would represent a huge increase from his current terms of €1.5m a year.
And on the subject of Juve’s ambitions, the club is planning to make a long-term commitment to coach Luciano Spalletti.
He’s reportedly central to Juventus’ pitch as he offers stability, a clear playing identity, and a pathway for young stars.
Italian reports suggest the club are considering an extended arrangement that could keep Spalletti in place until 2028.
Crucially, Yildiz’s entourage is now ‘expecting a deal to be finalised’.
Kenan Yildiz contract talks: Juventus face growing interest
Interest from abroad remains part of the backdrop, with Premier League clubs again linked and Bayern Munich also mentioned in Italy.
Juventus believe a new contract would protect their position, raising both the player’s salary and the cost of any future approach.
Any agreement would still need final details on length, bonuses and release clauses.
Juventus are keen to leave no stone unturned and avoid gaps that interested suitors can exploit.
Nonetheless, it looks as though things are heading in the right direction for both Juve and Yildiz.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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