Juventus' number 10 puts forward two contract renewal demands: highest salary in the team + enhancing the squad's competitiveness

Juventus has entrusted their 20-year-old Turkish talent Ildiz with the prestigious number 10 shirt, signifying his role as a mainstay and pivotal player. The ongoing contract renewal talks suggest that Ildiz is poised to become one of the club’s top earners despite his young age.

The latest report from Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that Ildiz has set two demands in his contract extension negotiations with Juventus, agreeing to renew only if both are fulfilled.

• First: the highest salary in the team! Currently, Juventus’ top earner is De Ligt with an annual salary of 6 million euros. Ildiz is requesting a yearly wage between 6 and 7 million euros, plus bonuses. Juventus’ current offer ranges from 4 to 5 million euros, with bonuses potentially raising it to a maximum of 6 million euros.
• Second: building a championship-winning squad! Ildiz demands that Juventus’ management sign several high-caliber players to create a more competitive team. At present, Juventus lacks competitiveness in European competitions and faces significant challenges in Serie A title contention. The team is currently fourth in the league, trailing the leader by 4 points despite having played one more match; securing a top-four finish is currently the club’s realistic ceiling.

Ildiz’s market value on Transfermarkt stands at 75 million euros. Although only 20 years old, he is already the third highest-valued player in Serie A. This season, he has appeared 27 times for Juventus across all competitions, contributing 10 goals and 9 assists, demonstrating both playmaking and scoring abilities. His current contract runs until 2029.