Juventus are more and more optimistic about finalising the contract extensions of Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie within the coming weeks.
The duo are thought-about instrumental to Luciano Spalletti’s plans, albeit for various causes. The supervisor described the younger Turk as an ‘alien’ attributable to his elusive talent set. Then again, the Texan is a particularly versatile participant able to fulfilling a number of duties and protecting each inch of grass.
Whereas the membership administrators are actually occupied with the January switch window, they may quickly flip their consideration in the direction of the present roster, starting with McKennie and Yildiz.
Juventus & Kenan Yildiz agree on new wage
On account of his meteoric rise to stardom, Yildiz has inevitably attracted the curiosity of a few of the largest golf equipment within the Premier League, along with LaLiga arch-rivals, Barcelona and Actual Madrid.
Subsequently, Juventus are eager to keep off all suitors by tying down the 20-year-old to a brand new and improved contract.
The Turkish worldwide at the moment earns circa €1.5 million per 12 months, which pales compared to the salaries of different top-notch children round Europe.
Based on La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have made vital progress of their negotiations with Yildiz and his entourage.
The 2 events have just about agreed on a large pay rise, which is able to elevate the participant’s yearly wage to circa €6 million, making him one of many high earners on the membership, other than the departing Dusan Vlahovic.
Yildiz is being represented by his father and different members of his household, who’re anticipated in Turin by mid-February to place pen to paper on a brand new deal legitimate till June 2030.
Weston McKennie additionally tipped to signal a brand new contract in February
Whereas the younger striker’s renewal is actually a membership precedence, McKennie’s new deal is arguably a extra pressing matter, contemplating that his present contract will expire in 5 months.
Nonetheless, the USMNT star’s father, John McKennie, has not too long ago revealed that his son has by no means been happier in his enjoying profession.
Like Yildiz, the 27-year-old is claimed to be near penning a brand new contract legitimate till June 2028. Earlier experiences had anticipated his wage to rise to circa €4 million.
