After the round of 16 of the Italian Cup between Juventus and Udinese (2-0), Giorgio Chiellini, now director of the club’s football strategy, spoke on Mediaset about the future of the nugget Kenan Yildiz. The former Bianconero captain confirmed that discussions around an extension are progressing slowly, but in a positive climate: “There is the will on both sides… He is such a special player that he needs a little more time… but he has a long contract and we are convinced that he will be part of the team for many more years. »
Furthermore, Chiellini, who says he spoke “more of this topic than anything else in recent weeks”did not hide his admiration for the young Turkish international, now one of the most followed talents in Europe in his position. As a reminder, the former player who played for Bayern Munich during his training scored 12 goals and provided 7 assists in all competitions during the 2024-2025 financial year.