Overview

• He struck twice in Turkey’s 6-1 win over Bulgaria on Oct. 12, continuing a standout start to the season.
• He has started every Juventus match so far, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists, underscoring his central role under Igor Tudor.
• Club officials are working on an extension to 2030 with a significant pay rise, with reporting indicating a target salary near €5 million and only a small gap left to resolve.
• Rival teams remain attentive, with Chelsea reported to have had a €70 million offer rejected in the summer and Barcelona and Arsenal scouting the player.
• Transfermarkt lifted his valuation to €75 million, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu publicly backed him as a future Ballon d’Or contender.