Juventus Transfer Market: Vlahovic’s U-Turn—Phone Call to the Bianconeri

Dusan Vlahovic, a free agent since June 30, wants to reconcile with Juventus. According to Tuttosport, the Serbian forward has not received the offers he expected from abroad and has reportedly reestablished contact with the Piedmont-based club with the intention of remaining with the Bianconeri next season as well.

The only club that has made a concrete move for him in recent weeks was Besiktas, but the Turkish offer—backed by his former coach Vincenzo Italiano—did not convince Vlahovic, who now hopes to return to Turin. According to Tuttosport, the player has spoken with several teammates and is trying to rebuild a relationship that had weakened somewhat following some of his recent interviews.

As for the contract renewal, it will now be based on the terms proposed by Juventus months ago. Vlahovic’s agents will meet with the new executives, Giovanni Carnevali and Frederic Massara, to seek a solution.

Luciano Spalletti would gladly welcome the Serbian player back, while at the same time he remains unconvinced by Jonathan David. The path for the striker most frequently linked to Juve in recent times, Kolo Muani, has become an uphill battle again following PSG’s demands, which Carnevali deemed excessive. Thus, the option of renewing Vlahovic’s contract now seems the most appealing for the Old Lady.

Vlahovic had actively explored other options but had not found his desired destination. Barcelona, which had shown interest after Robert Lewandowski’s departure for the United States, had put negotiations on hold, preferring to focus on other players. Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe had also come forward with financially attractive offers, as had several clubs in Saudi Arabia, but the striker’s priority has always been to remain at a top European club. The deal with Besiktas, in particular, could have totaled around 30 million euros in total—including salary, signing bonuses, and commissions—but it wasn’t enough to convince the player.

At the same time, Juventus will need to resolve some outgoing transfers: Loïs Openda, whose contract was bought out by Leipzig for 40 million euros but who was a huge disappointment last season, is looking for a new home, with Monaco, Lyon, and Coventry on his trail, while negotiations are underway to terminate Arek Milik’s contract. These resources, once freed up, could help fund the signings planned by Carnevali.