Doesn't seem like that was not from a credible source. Just rumours to piggy back on him getting nr 10. He has contract til 2027, so there's no real hurry to renew when there's 3 left.
#Juventus wants a number 10 that represents the club in the world and that can stay in bianconero for a long time. That's why the possibility of giving the number that was worn by #DelPiero and #Platini to #Yildiz is still being assessed. That choice is considered strategic by the club at a company and marketing levels, for the brand and the image. La Vecchia Signora is thinking about giving it to Kenan, but first it's waiting for his renewal till 2029 with a salary increase. [TuttoSport via @AroundJuventus]
Lucky kid, gets a magical iconic number and a salary increase. Club banking heavily on you while you haven't shown that much yet, except some exciting talented moments.
Lucky kid, gets a magical iconic number and a salary increase. Club banking heavily on you while you haven't shown that much yet, except some exciting talented moments.
We obviously want to lock him down for longer term on relatively low wages(according to rumors by using the no.10 as a bargaining chip) while he is not even sure yet of his exact role and adaptability under the new manager, simultaneously Juve’s management is likely still not completely convinced if they should up their offer before seeing what kind of impact he will have in the new season, all in all it’s probably understandable that this might take a bit more time to define, it’s the reasonable thing to do under this circumstances.
I’m just glad we don’t seem to be rushing anymore with the no.10, no point in putting more pressure on Yildiz, let him progress naturally towards earning it.