TURIN, Italy (AP) — Turkey midfielder Kenan Yildiz has extended his contract with Juventus through June 2030, the Italian club announced Saturday.
The 20-year-old Yildiz scored on his debut against Frosinone in December 2023. He has since inherited the club's No. 10 jersey and last year became the youngest player to captain the team.
Altogether Yildiz has scored 25 goals and also set up 19 in 115 appearances over two and half seasons with Juventus. This season he has eight goals and five assists in Serie A.
"Kenan embodies leadership, sacrifice and the constant pursuit of improvement. He is the personification of Juventus' values, and he carries them onto the pitch in every game he plays," the club said.
Media reports suggested the new deal made Yildiz the best-paid player in the squad.
The German-born Yildiz switched to Juventus Under-19s from Bayern Munich's youth setup in 2022.
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