Juventus have moved quickly to lock in Kenan Yildiz’s future, confirming the No.10 has renewed his contract through 30 June 2030. The timing matters: Yildiz has become a weekly starter across Serie A and Europe, and the club clearly sees him as a pillar of the next cycle.
Financially, the renewal is being framed as a major step up. Reports in Italy and from Fabrizio Romano say his net pay rises from €1.7m to €6m (through the end of 2025–26), then €7m from 2026–27 — a jump that would push him towards the top of Juventus’ wage ladder.
That’s why the conversation instantly turns to the wider squad structure. Dušan Vlahović is still widely listed as the club’s biggest earner (around €12m net), and any change at the top end of the payroll is tied to what happens next with his future.
On the pitch, Yildiz has given Juventus plenty of reasons to act now: one widely reported line has him on nine goals and eight assists in 31 appearances this season. He’s also been a prominent figure in the UEFA Champions League, including the January meeting with Benfica where he battled Amar Dedić.
Inevitably, the renewal lands in the middle of transfer noise. Reports have linked monitoring from Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid — but Juventus’ message is straightforward: he’s staying, and he’s being paid like it.
