Serie A
Juventus refuses €100 M€ Serie A lure for Kenan Yildiz, says Spalletti
In a packed press room at Juventus, Luciano Spalletti declared that no Serie A club will be able to take Kenan Yildiz away this summer, even if a bid reaches 100 M€. The 21‑year‑old Turkish striker remains a top priority for the Turin side.
Rumours and €100 M€ Offer
Rumours have swirled around the young international Turc, with speculation of an offer that could hit the 100 M€ mark. Spalletti answered those whispers by stating, « Ils peuvent proposer ce qu’ils veulent, mais je veux que Kenan Yildiz reste avec nous. »
He has defended this stance since June, despite a growing market interest that has intensified over the past months. The coach insists that the player’s future is already a priority at Juventus.
Spalletti’s Commitment to Yildiz
At only 21 years old, Kenan Yildiz is described as one of the pillars of Spalletti’s project in Turin. The Italian technicien wants to build the next season around the Turc, making him a major element of the squad.
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« Ils peuvent offrir ce qu’ils veulent, moi je veux mettre Yildiz sur le terrain la saison prochaine, » Spalletti repeated in the same press conference, underlining his desire to see the striker on the pitch.
Le coach also highlighted that Yildiz already enjoys an ideal environment, noting, « Il est déjà dans le club qui offre 100 M€ pour lui. » The message is clear: Juventus will not yield to market sirens.
Spalletti praised the Turc’s qualities, calling him a potential football phenomenon who could become a very great player. He added that even with XXL sums being floated before the market closes, he will not change his mind.
Finally, Spalletti warned that Arsenal’s interest will be met with a firm “no” from the Bianconeri, signalling that the club intends to keep Yildiz at the heart of its Turin project.