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Juventus Rejects Chelsea's €68M Bid for Star Yildiz

7/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Juventus firmly turned down Chelsea's €68 million offer for Kenan Yildiz, declaring he is off the market. The club aims to secure his future by extending his contract to 2030 and boosting his salary to over €4 million a year. With 12 goals and nine assists last season, Yildiz is undeniably a shining talent for Juventus.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, Juventus rejected a €50 million bid from Manchester United for Zinedine Zidane, who later led the club to multiple Serie A titles and won the FIFA World Cup in 1998. This history reflects Juventus's strategy of nurturing talent, exemplified by Kenan Yildiz, who scored 12 goals last season and recently extended his contract to 2030, securing the club's future.

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Story summary

Juventus firmly turned down Chelsea's €68 million offer for Kenan Yildiz, declaring he is off the market. The club aims to secure his future by extending his contract to 2030 and boosting his salary to over €4 million a year. With 12 goals and nine assists last season, Yildiz is undeniably a shining talent for Juventus.

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