Juventus announced on Saturday that they have extended the contract of 20-year-old Turkish striker Keinan Yildez. The new contract extends the original expiry date of 2029 by one year, until June 30, 2030.

With the contract renewal officially finalized, Yildez's compensation has seen a significant increase. According to multiple Italian media reports, his annual salary will rise from €1.7 million to €6 million.

Yildez received his early training at Saarland-Regensburg, Jahn-Regensburg, Bayern Munich, and Juventus, making his Serie A debut for the first team on August 20, 2023. To date, he has made 115 appearances for Juventus, scoring 25 goals and providing 19 assists, winning the 2023/24 Coppa Italia title with the team.

Regarding Yildez's contract extension, Juventus General Manager Damian commented: "We are delighted to announce that Keinan has extended his contract until 2030. He is a true champion, and as his name suggests, he is a star in himself. He is exceptionally talented, possesses leadership qualities, and knows how to contribute to the team's interests. He is a young player who has been raised with strong values, and his philosophy aligns perfectly with that of the Juventus family."

"Thank you, Kennan, for choosing to continue with us. We have great ambitions to lead Juventus back to its rightful place and make our fans proud of the Juventus we are building. This contract extension is an important step in building the team, but it is by no means the only one."

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti added: "Today is an important day for the future of the club. Yildez's contract extension reflects the club's determination. It's great to think that he can stay with the team for a long time. His leadership empowers the team; he can influence and motivate his teammates, making everyone stronger. He is a cheerful and kind person who is good at understanding others' feelings. This is a very valuable quality. He is truly exceptional."

Yildez himself said: "I am very grateful to John Elkann, Damian Comoli and the entire club, as well as the coaches, my teammates and the fans. I am happy to renew my contract because this club is like family to me. I believe we can create great things together. I love Juventus. I believe the fans and my family will always be my support. Thank you all, forever."

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