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Juventus and Milan monitoring “New Yildiz” at Bayern

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5 months ago

December 9, 2025

AC Milan and Juventus are monitoring a young Bayern Munich talent who has not yet secured a steady place in the first team. The situation recalls Juventus’ move in 2022, when they signed Kenan Yildiz from Bayern in a quiet but decisive operation.

That deal is now seen as a model for spotting undervalued prospects in the Bavarian system. Lennart Karl’s breakthrough this season has highlighted the strength of Bayern’s new generation.

His rapid rise pushed other promising players further back in the pecking order. One of them is Adin Licina, an 18-year-old who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan have taken a serious interest in him.

Licina currently plays for Bayern’s B team. Karl, who is only 17, has overtaken him in the battle for a first-team opportunity. The immediate prospects are not encouraging for Licina.

Vincent Kompany is expected to rely on experienced options, especially after the return of Jamal Musiala. Competition from Michael Olise and Bryan Zaragoza Diaz makes the path even harder. Because of this, Licina may consider offers from abroad.

Adin Licina – Path Similar to Yildiz’s Move in 2022

This scenario has alerted Milan, who are exploring a strategy similar to Juventus’ approach with Yildiz. The Turkish talent left Munich for Turin in 2022 and is now viewed as a possible heir to Alessandro Del Piero.

Milan hope to repeat that type of success by investing early in a player with high potential. Licina joined Bayern in 2015. He climbed through all the youth levels with steady progression until reaching the B team for the 2024–25 season.

He was also one of five youngsters selected for Kompany’s first senior-team training camp in Seoul. Local reports said he impressed with his skill and confidence during that tour.

Physical issues slowed him afterwards, yet the club still considers him a player with strong upside. Today his future appears open. Italian giants are watching closely, and Licina may soon face a decisive choice about his next step.