Juventus chiefs hold highly-rated youngster Samuel Iling-Junior in high esteem and want to reward him with a new contract. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Italian giants are eager to tie their versatile star down to a multi-year deal after fending off several suitors in the summer.
Despite receiving several offers for the 19-year-old during the summer transfer window, Juventus named a significant €25 million price tag to deter potential buyers. The plan worked to perfection as they’ve kept hold of the Englishman, who has flourished in the early Serie A season.
Iling-Junior’s rise to prominence has seen Massimiliano Allegri give him regular first-team chances, even though more established players, such as Filip Kostic and Andrea Cambiaso, operate in his position.
The prodigious midfielder has repaid the manager’s trust with a string of inspiring performances, helping Juventus open the new campaign with a bang. And now, the record-time Serie A champions are ready to reward him with an improved contract.
His current deal at Juventus runs out in 2025. But the club’s idea is to extend it at least until 2027. Allegri’s men want to avoid another dramatic scenario, as was with Adrien Rabiot earlier this summer.
Iling-Junior will be in contention to start for Juventus against Sassuolo on Sunday. After a near-perfect four-game league start (W3, D1), they ought to take the Mapei field in a buoyant mood. Only last weekend, they thumped Lazio 3-1, confirming their ambition to return to the top-four picture.
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