In a recent report, journalist Simon Phillips revealed that Chelsea are showing interest in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the Turkish talent to the English capital next year.
Yildiz’s Impressive Record In Italian Football This Season
The 20-year-old is having a productive campaign at the Turin club after he put in a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. Yildiz has banged in three goals and grabbed four assists in 14 matches for Juventus this season across various competitions.
The Turkish talent has caught the eye at times in the opposition half as he is averaging 2.73 shots per 90 minutes in Serie A. He has kept 36% of his attempts on target. Yildiz has even been excellent when distributing possession after completing 78.1% of his attempted passes in the Italian first division (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the Serie A club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for the Blues to sign him on a cut-price deal next year.
What Will Yildiz Bring To Chelsea?
Yildiz is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few dangerous runs with it out in the wide areas. He has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third and can shoot the ball with power from long range.
The Turkish sensation is primarily a left-winger but can also operate as a right-sided wide player or as a centre-forward if told to do so. However, there are some concerns over whether he can cope with the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if the Blues manage to bring him on board next year.
Yildiz would no doubt bring more goals and creativity to Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca’s attack. He is good enough to compete for regular first-team football at the West London club in the coming years.
At 20, Yildiz has got the potential to be a future star in English football as long as he continues to improve with each season. Therefore, Maresca should focus on snapping him up in 2026.
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