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Juventus Put Kenan Yildiz Contract Talks on Hold as Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid Circle

Reports cite a remaining €1m salary gap after an offer approaching €6m, raising the prospect of John Elkann stepping in to restart negotiations.

Overview

  • Talks between new CEO Damien Comolli and Yildiz’s camp have broken down, with negotiations described as on hold by Italian media.
  • Yildiz is under contract until 2029 and currently earns about €1.7 million plus bonuses, a figure seen as low for his status.
  • Juventus have discussed lifting his pay toward roughly €6 million per year, yet a gap of around €1 million reportedly remains.
  • Chelsea lodged a €67 million bid last July and, along with Arsenal and Real Madrid, is expected to return to the race next summer if no agreement is reached.
  • Coach Luciano Spalletti says Yildiz retains a key role on the pitch despite the stalemate over his future.