Juventus intensify talks for Yildiz's contract extension

Juventus are working to extend Kenan Yildiz's contract, and according to Tuttosport, there could be a new meeting between club directors and the striker's father between home games against Inter and Borussia Dortmund this month, Report informs via Football Italia.

Juventus are eager to extend Yildiz's contract to 2030, according to the latest information from Tuttosport.

The current deal of the 20-year-old in Turin runs out in 2029, but Juventus have been working on a new agreement for months, especially after turning down approaches from Arsenal and Chelsea in June.

Juventus are unwilling to sell Yildiz at any price, and the new contract could even include an option to 2031.

According to the information, Juventus have planned to offer Yildiz a fixed salary of at least €3.5 million per season, which will increase through the years, reaching €4/5m plus add-ons.

Yildiz currently earns €1.5 million  per season so that the pay rise will be substantial.

The new contract would also make Yildiz the better-paid player in the team after Dusan Vlahovic, Gleison Bremer and Jonathan David.

Vlahovic will earn €12 million in the final year of his contract in Turin, while David and Bremer's salaries are close to €6 million per season.

According to Tuttosport, Juventus directors could meet with Yildiz's father later this month, possibly between home games against Inter (September 13) and Borussia Dortmund (September 16).

Yildiz's father, Engin, is currently the playe's representative after the striker and his family parted ways from Leaderbrock Sports last year.