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Kenan Yildiz, a 20-year-old Turkish star winger, has signed a contract extension with Juventus through June 2030, the Italian club announced Saturday.
The Turin club said in a statement that the deal keeps its number 10 in Turin through the end of the decade, describing him as a player who embodies leadership, sacrifice, and constant improvement and reflects Juventus values on the pitch in every match.
The renewal comes as several Premier League clubs reportedly track Yildiz after a breakout run of performances, with his profile rising across European competitions and domestic fixtures.
"In Turkish, the word ‘Yildiz’ means ‘star, and that is exactly what he has proven himself to be with us," Juventus said in its statement.
Yildiz said he is very happy to extend his stay and called the club a family, adding that he is confident they will achieve major results together with continued fan support.
"I love Juventus. I’m sure that I will always have the fans and my family behind me," Yildiz remarked.
The young forward joined Juventus in 2022 and has developed into a regular attacking option, scoring nine goals and delivering eight assists in 31 appearances this season while taking over the iconic number 10 shirt.
At the international level, Yildiz has become an established part of the Türkiye national team setup, recording five goals in 26 appearances and strengthening his role across recent call-ups and tournament qualifiers.
The young star has a €75 million ($88.63 million) valuation on Transfermarkt, making him one of the highest-valued players in his age group.
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