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According to Tuttosport newspaper, Kenan Yildiz will be Juventus‘ new No.10 after Paul Pogba.

France international Pogba has received a four-year doping ban, and his future at Juventus is highly uncertain, given that the Serie A giants could decide to terminate his contract.

Friday’s printed edition of Tuttosport newspaper, on page two, reports that the club has already decided to give Yildiz Juventus’ No.10 and will offer the Turkish starlet the chance to wear the iconic shirt number during contract negotiations that will begin soon.

The Turkey international’s €300,000-a-year deal at the Allianz Stadium runs out in June 2027.

According to Tuttosport, Juventus will soon sit down with his entourage to discuss and improved contract and offer Yildiz the No.10.

The 18-year-old will be available for tomorrow’s Serie A game against Lazio. Coach Massimiliano Allegri has said he expects goals from Yildiz and other Juventus strikers who can help the Bianconeri qualify for the Champions League this season.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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