Kenan Yildiz Demands Higher Salary to Match His Surging Market Value
Kenan Yildiz’s family has arrived in Turin to finalize negotiations for new long-term contract at Juventus, new possible deal will make him the club’s highest-paid player according to several Italian journalists.
Kenan Yildiz New Contract Details:
Juventus have already tabled an offer worth €5 million/year (net) - €9.2m (gross) which was rejected by Yildiz’s representatives, who are looking for a salary of around €7 million/year (net) which would make him the highest paid player in the squad. A compromise is expected to be reached with €5 million/year (net) in base salary plus another €1m in performance-related bonuses.
Yildiz is currently under contract with Juventus until 2029, earning a base salary of €1.5 million/year (net) / €2.8m (gross). If agreed, the new deal would more than triple his earnings, reflecting his rapid rise in value and becoming the most valuable young footballers in Italy. Several Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation closely and if Juventus hesitate, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are likely to pounce on talent of his calibre.
| Item | Current Deal | Proposed New Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Contract status | Active | Negotiating (not signed) |
| Contract until | 2029 | TBD |
| Base salary (net / year) | €1.5 million (net) | €5.0 million (net) / €9.2m (gross) per year |
| Bonuses (net / year) | €500,000 (net) | €1m (net) / €1.9m (gross) performance-related bonuses |
| Total potential (net / year) | €2 million | €6m (incl. bonuses) |
Its not surprise Juventus are looking seal long-term contract with him considering his market value has surged to €75 million making him one of the most valuable player in Serie A at the moment. Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay €100 million in transfer fee which might increase even more if Juventus can get him to sign a new deal.
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