Real Madrid Want Yildiz: Key Meeting, €5 Million Salary, Contract Until 2030
The Spanish giants have not lost sight of Kenan Yildiz, and Juventus are starting to feel the pressure.
Kenan Yildiz continues to attract attention from Real Madrid. The young Turkish star visited the Santiago Bernabéu a week ago and left an excellent impression. His technical ability and quality on the ball make him stand out as one of the brightest young prospects in Europe.
Juventus, fully aware of his growing list of admirers — including Real Madrid — are now moving quickly to secure his future. Reports in Italy suggest that the Bianconeri are preparing a new long-term deal for Yildiz: a contract running until 2030 with an annual salary of around €5 million.
Currently earning close to €2 million per year, the proposed pay rise is substantial. The club are optimistic about reaching an agreement soon, as they view the 19-year-old as a cornerstone for their future project.
At Real Madrid, Yildiz is seen as a player of enormous potential, one whose development is being monitored closely. However, for now, it’s difficult to see where he would fit into Xabi Alonso’s squad. His natural position — as an attacking midfielder — is already well-covered in the current team, meaning competition would be fierce.
Friendship with Arda Güler
Yildiz maintains a close friendship with Arda Güler, his teammate with the Turkish national team. The pair have often been seen together, both on and off the pitch, and share great mutual respect. Güler would undoubtedly welcome him in Madrid, though both understand that a move would not be straightforward.
After facing each other in the Club World Cup, cameras caught them talking and sharing a warm moment after the match — a sign of their bond.
Close to Renewal
Yildiz perfectly fits the profile Florentino Pérez has pursued in recent years: young, technically gifted, and with global appeal. Still, Madrid’s current priority remains strengthening and rejuvenating the defensive line, which the club considers a more pressing need.
Barring any late twist, Yildiz looks set to extend his stay at Juventus. The Turin club see him as a key figure — not just for the present, but as a vital part of their long-term future.
