Alonso interested in signing Juventus prodigy for Real Madrid next summer

Kenan Yildiz has quickly developed into one of world football’s highest-rated prospects and his importance for Juventus at just 20 years of age cannot be understated.

The Turkish international has already started ten games for the Serie A giants this season and has two goals and three assists to his name, and his importance is testified by the fact that he is already officially their No. 10 and captain.

His contract with Juventus runs out in 2029 and talks over a renewal have already stalled, leading to several top clubs taking notice. Real Madrid’s interest in him, notably, has grown since Xabi Alonso’s arrival.

A long-time fan

As reported by AS, Alonso is seriously considering pushing for Yildiz’s signing for his team. He reportedly sees him to be a perfect fit for Real Madrid.

Alonso wants Yildiz at Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The manager has been a fan of Yildiz for a long time now and even tried signing him for Bayer Leverkusen during his time at the German club. He failed back then, but he hopes to succeed in the move now with Real Madrid.

Juventus are aware of the threat looming around the player’s future, and they plan to renew Yildiz’s contract and only thereafter discuss his transfer with any party interested. They wish to retain the upper hand in any negotiations that arise.

The board of the Serie A club, however, have failed to reach an agreement with the star’s father Engin Yildiz over a renewal so far, and their plan, thus, remains unexecuted.

In either case, Yildiz’s market value may well increase to around the €100 million ballpark by the summer and it remains to be seen if Los Blancos are indeed interested in signing the player at that valuation.