Del Piero praises ‘Turkish Del Piero’ Kenan Yildiz after Derby della Mole
In Serie A’s 12th week, Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Torino, keeping their hopes of topping the league alive. The match, held at Allianz Stadium, saw Timothy Weah put Juventus ahead in the 18th minute, followed by a crucial goal from Kenan Yildiz in the 84th minute, sealing the win for the home team.
Yildiz’s goal came from a powerful header off a cross by Conceicao, doubling Juventus’ lead to 2-0. The 19-year-old forward has been in significant form this season, having scored four goals and provided three assists in 16 matches.
His performance against Torino was particularly impressive, with a 95% pass accuracy rate and winning 8 out of 14 aerial duels.
Del Piero’s praise for Kenan Yildiz: ‘Thank you, Kenan!’
After the match, Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero took to social media to praise Yildiz, sharing a photo of the young forward and writing, “Thank you, a geat match and a great goal!”
Kenan, who has long cited Del Piero as his idol, received this special recognition from one of Juventus’ greatest-ever players.
Kenan Yildiz’s rapid rise at Juventus
Kenan Yildiz’s impressive performances have made him a key player for Juventus. Besides his goal against Torino, he has found the net against Inter Milan this season. With four goals and three assists, Yildiz has proven to be an important part of Juventus’ attack.
Yildiz’s growing market value
Yildiz’s market value has now soared to 40 million euros, according to Transfermarkt. His growing importance at Juventus, along with his stellar performances, is drawing attention from top European clubs. With his contract running until 2029, Yildiz’s future at Juventus looks promising.
Kenan Yildiz’s rapid ascent not only boosts Juventus’ title hopes but also signals his potential to make a lasting impact on the global football scene.