Juventus reject Chelsea’s lucrative offer for Kenan Yildiz

Juventus have turned down Chelsea’s proposal for Kenan Yildiz and are closing on extending his contract (h/t La Gazetta dello Sport).

The FIFA Club World Cup winners tabled an offer of around €68 million in an attempt to add Yildiz to their growing talent pool, but the Old Lady insisted the Turkish forward was not for sale.

Therefore, the Blues have turned their attention to RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. They have agreed personal terms with the Netherlands star, whom the Bundesliga club value at €70 million.

Meanwhile, the Italian giants are working on a contract renewal for Yildiz, who they view as a key player for the present and future.

With his current deal expiring in 2029, the Old Lady are planning to extend it for one more year.

The new contract will also see him pocket €4 million per season, nearly double the salary he is currently earning.

A standout at Juve’s Nex Gen, Yildiz has quickly established himself as a first-team regular while growing in stature as one of Europe’s most-coveted young talents.

The Turkish international netted 12 goals and nine assists in the 2024/25 season, playing a big part in Juve’s Champions League qualification.

He had an excellent Club World Cup campaign, bagging three goals and two assists before Juventus lost to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.

Regarded as the future of the Turkey national team, Yildiz has two goals in 21 international appearances.

He will be pivotal for Igor Tudor’s side in competing for the Scudetto and the Champions League this season.

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