Vlahovic close to Besiktas move on €8m-per-year deal with major signing bonus
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Dusan Vlahovic is on the verge of joining Turkish side Besiktas from Juventus on a contract worth €8 million per season, with a significant signing bonus included.
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Attributed to original sourceThe latest reports in Italy claim that Dusan Vlahovic is on the verge of reaching a full agreement to join Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas after leaving Juventus as a free agent at the end of his contract on June 30.
Report: Vlahovic nearing Besiktas agreement at €8m per season Vlahovic has been available as a free agent since the start of July after running down his contract with Juventus.
The Serbia international, who joined Juve at a cost of €70m plus bonuses, was the highest-paid player in Serie A on the final year of his contract and despite the fact that Juventus had attempted to negotiate a renewal on reduced wages for much of the last year, an agreement over an extension never materialised.
Vlahovic has been taking his time to evaluate potential offers, with reports that he is keen to remain in Europe at the age of 26, but as things stand, the only concrete interest has reportedly come from Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Vlahovic’s former Fiorentina head coach Vincenzo Italiano has recently taken over as head coach of Besiktas and has been pushing for a reunion with the Serbian this summer.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Manuel Locatelli and Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates after Lloyd Kelly (not pictured) scores his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Now, according to reports on Monday evening and Tuesday morning, Vlahovic is on the verge of reaching a full agreement to join Besiktas on a three-year contract until the summer of 2029.
The Corriere dello Sport front page and various other reports in Italy claim that Vlahovic has agreed to sign a deal worth €8m per season in guaranteed wages, not including bonuses. It has also been suggested that the free agent will receive a significant signing bonus, potentially in the region of €20m.
Vlahovic had received a net salary of around €12m on the final year of his contract with Juventus in 2025-26.
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What happened
Dusan Vlahovic appears set to leave Juventus for Besiktas, with Football Italia reporting an agreement is close. The proposed deal would see the Serbian striker earn €8 million per season and receive a major signing bonus. Vlahovic joined Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022 for a hefty fee but struggled to consistently deliver in Turin. A move to the Turkish Süper Lig would mark a significant step away from elite European football, though the financial package reflects Besiktas' ambition to land a marquee forward.
Chance analysis
Vlahovic's potential departure from Juventus to Besiktas would free up significant wage space for the Turin club while also confirming a loss on their initial investment. For Besiktas, acquiring a player of Vlahovic's profile — even if his form has dipped — would be a major statement signing in the Süper Lig and could shift competitive balance domestically. For Vlahovic, this represents a career reset with a lucrative pay package but likely a step down in competitive level and visibility ahead of future career moves.
Besiktas significantly strengthened in attack if deal completes; Juventus loses a high-earning forward and likely writes down their investment.
If confirmed, Vlahovic leaving Juventus removes a key attacking option but eases wage burden; Besiktas gains a marquee striker for Süper Lig predictions.