Kenan Yildiz, the 20-year-old Juventus star, has finally found his stride under coach Igor Tudor. After being unhappy last autumn and considering leaving due to playing out of position, he is now shining like never before. Tudor gave him freedom and trust, and Yildiz took full advantage, dazzling at the Club World Cup in the USA where he scored three goals and provided one assist in the first two matches. “Tudor brought energy and helped the whole team,” says the Turkish international to Gazzetta dello Sport.
His market value currently stands at around 50 million euros, and Juventus has no plans to sell him. On the contrary, the club wants to build the team around him and develop him as a key player. Although contract negotiations are ongoing, a compromise is expected between Yildiz’s desire for a higher salary and the club’s offers. Tudor emphasizes that Juventus must not sell its best players, and Yildiz is now transitioning from a boy to a man, as he himself says.
Additionally, Yildiz praised his compatriot Arda Güler from Real Madrid as an exceptionally talented player with a bright future. Juventus and Manchester City have already secured spots in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup, with tonight’s match deciding the group winner. Yildiz is focused on the team and not thinking about money; he just wants to give his all on the pitch.
In short, Igor Tudor has managed to revive one of Juventus’s most promising young footballers, who is now shining and has a huge future ahead. Juventus sees him as a key player and has no plans to let him go, which is great news for all the club’s fans.
