Juventus is determined to expedite Dusan Vlahovic’s future with the club to avoid a situation similar to that of Federico Chiesa. With Vlahovic’s contract set to expire in June 2026, the Bianconeri are keen to secure a renewal and prevent losing leverage over his position. As the Serbian striker is the highest earner in Serie A, his substantial amortization costs further underscore the urgency of finding a solution. Failure to do so may lead Juventus to consider placing the 24-year-old on the transfer list this summer, emphasizing the importance of reaching an agreement promptly.
Juventus May Accelerate Succession Plan for Vlahovic
Dusan Vlahovic made a strong comeback by scoring two goals against Genoa, marking his second brace of the season and boosting his overall stats after a few underwhelming games. Cristiano Giuntoli expressed his hope for an agreement on a contract renewal, which is crucial for the team’s financial stability.

Calciomercato reports that in addition to his high salary, the amortization cost for the Serbian player is significant and problematic. Juventus initially paid €70 million, with €10 million in commissions and €10 million in add-ons. Despite the executive’s comments, the two sides remain far from agreeing.
The Bianconeri aim to reduce his salary to €10 million annually, including bonuses. Vlahovic would have to agree to a substantial pay cut compared to his expected earnings for next season. If there are no positive updates, the club’s executives might look to target Jonathan David as early as January.
Although his contract is nearing its end, the Canadian star holds a significant market value due to his impressive start to the season. He is currently outscored in Europe only by Erling Haaland. The Old Lady maintains a strong relationship with Lille. She could offer €15 million, given that he will have only a few months remaining on his contract.
While he would be cheaper than their existing striker, the newcomer would still not be inexpensive. He and his camp request €6 million in wages and significant commissions. Newcastle United is currently the main rival to both the Bianconeri and Inter.
Juventus Seeks to Prevent a Repeat of the Chiesa Case
Juventus is working to secure a long-term contract with Dusan Vlahovic to avoid repeating the Federico Chiesa situation.
The Italian was excluded from Thiago Motta’s tactical plans, leading to his request to find a new club last summer.
Additionally, the Euro 2020 winner’s contract was expiring, providing the club with another reason to sell him before potentially losing him for free the next summer.
Ultimately, the Bianconeri had to agree to sell one of their top stars for a relatively low fee after losing their negotiating power regarding his future.
Chiesa ultimately completed a transfer to Liverpool for approximately 15 million euros.
According to Calciomercato, Juventus aims to resolve the issue quickly with Vlahovic, whose contract expires in June 2026. If not, they risk facing a situation similar to that of Chiesa next summer.
The Serbian striker is the top earner in Serie A, with a net salary of 12 million euros per season and gross wages of approximately 24 million euros.

Additionally, his amortization cost continues to significantly impact the club’s finances, totaling around 19 million euros annually. A new contract would allow the club to distribute the remaining cost over a longer timeframe.
However, although Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli has stated the club’s intention to renew the contract, there is still a considerable gap between the two parties.
Suppose the Bianconeri cannot find a resolution in this matter. In that case, they may consider putting the 24-year-old on the transfer list this summer.
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