Overview
- Introduced at halftime in Norway, Kenan Yildiz orchestrated the plays leading to goals by Loïs Openda, Weston McKennie and Jonathan David to flip a 0–1 deficit in the Champions League.
- The match marked his 100th Juventus appearance at 20 years and 205 days, a club record, and he already holds marks as the youngest Juve scorer in the Champions League and the youngest captain.
- Negotiations to extend his 2029 deal to 2030 are frozen, with a wage gap persisting as Yildiz earns about €1.7 million plus bonuses and seeks a package nearer Jonathan David’s €6 million.
- Reporting indicates Juventus had targeted roughly €4.5 million while differences remain on other terms; Chelsea, Real Madrid and Arsenal are monitoring, and club figures express confidence talks can be restarted.
- Team data highlight his importance: Juve’s win rate is 44% with Yildiz on the field versus 25% without, with higher scoring (1.6 vs 1.0 per game) and fewer conceded (1.0 vs 1.5).