Spalletti asserts Yildiz's importance at Juventus amid Arsenal's €100m offer
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Luciano Spalletti addressed speculation regarding Kenan Yildiz's future at Juventus during a press conference. With rumors of Arsenal making a €100 million offer for the 21-year-old midfielder, Spalletti emphasized that Yildiz's role at Juventus is crucial despite any external interest. Yildiz, who recently signed a contract extension until June 2030, has risen quickly through the ranks since joining from Bayern's youth academy in 2022. Spalletti expressed confidence in Yildiz's potential, highlighting both his maturity and commitment to the club as Juventus prepares for the upcoming Serie A season.
- •Luciano Spalletti dismisses Arsenal's reported €100m interest in Yildiz.
- •Kenan Yildiz signed a contract extension with Juventus until June 2030.
- •Yildiz joined Juventus in 2022 from Bayern's youth system.
- •Spalletti considers Yildiz a key player for the upcoming Serie A season.
- •Yildiz idolizes Alessandro Del Piero and is committed to Juventus.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus clarify stance on Arsenal winger target
- 1:41 AMESPN Soccer — Juve boss 'very calm' over Arsenal links to Yildiz
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti unfazed amid Arsenal interest in Juventus star
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti: ‘Yildiz future already important at Juventus’ even if Arsenal offer €100m
"Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti wants to keep Kenan Yildiz regardless of the offer the club receive for the winger, amid links with Arsenal.Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein reporte...
"Luciano Spalletti is not worried about Arsenal’s reported interest in Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, because he is convinced the attacker is staying put. The Gunners have been linked with the 21-year-o...
"Luciano Spalletti shot down Arsenal speculation about Kenan Yildiz. ‘Clubs want to spend €100m, but they can offer whatever they like, his future is already important at Juventus.’The rumours ab...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:05 PMJuventus clarify stance on Arsenal winger target
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti wants to keep Kenan Yildiz regardless of the offer the club receive for the winger, amid links with Arsenal.Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein reporte...
- ESPN SoccerAug 23, 2026, 1:41 AMJuve boss 'very calm' over Arsenal links to Yildiz
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has brushed off reported interest from Arsenal in Türkiye winger Kenan Yildiz, saying no amount of money could prize him away from the Turin club this summer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:45 PMSpalletti unfazed amid Arsenal interest in Juventus star
Luciano Spalletti is not worried about Arsenal’s reported interest in Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, because he is convinced the attacker is staying put. The Gunners have been linked with the 21-year-o...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:10 PMSpalletti: ‘Yildiz future already important at Juventus’ even if Arsenal offer €100m
Luciano Spalletti shot down Arsenal speculation about Kenan Yildiz. ‘Clubs want to spend €100m, but they can offer whatever they like, his future is already important at Juventus.’The rumours ab...
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