Vlahovic reopens contract talks with Juventus
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Dusan Vlahovic has reportedly reached out to Juventus and is willing to discuss a new contract after previously stalling negotiations.
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Attributed to original sourceWednesday’s reports claim that Dusan Vlahovic has personally been in contact with his former employers at Juventus and that the Serbian is willing to discuss a potential new contract again despite leaving the club as a free agent just last week.
Besiktas remains Vlahovic’s only offer, calls Juventus back Vlahovic is not currently under contract with any club after seeing his deal with Juventus expire on June 30. The Bianconeri had tried for well over a year to get the Serbian to commit to a new deal, but the parties never came to an agreement, despite the talks that went on right the way through June.
As things stand, there has not been an awful lot of interest in Vlahovic, despite his being available on a free transfer. There has been talk of an offer from Besiktas, but outlets in Italy suggest that the striker is not particularly keen on moving to Turkey at this stage of his career.
But, the Besiktas approach appears to be Vlahovic’s only real option on the table. That is unless Juventus open up to bringing him back, of course.
Wednesday’s reports from Tuttosport claim Vlahovic has personally called the Juventus management and that he has requested a meeting to discuss his potential return to the club.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 24: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 24, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Tuttosport claims that Vlahovic is willing to discuss a new contract under Juventus’s conditions. Vlahovic had been earning a reported €12m net salary on the final year of his deal in Turin in 2025-26, but Juventus want to slash that, potentially in half to a figure of around €6m per year.
There is hope that following the appointment of Ricky Massara to the role of Chief Football Officer , that Juventus will have a new-found ‘openness’ to welcoming Vlahovic back.
WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Vlahovic is currently training on his own under the supervision of an athletic trainer: He wants to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season, whichever club that might be with, and Tuttosport claims that he hopes to be back with Juventus for the start of pre-season next week.
The Turin-based outlet notes that Vlahovic has not yet been back to the club’s training ground to clear out his locker.
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What happened
According to Tuttosport, striker Dusan Vlahovic has reversed his position on contract negotiations with Juventus and is now open to discussing a renewal. The Serbian forward had previously been reluctant to engage in talks, raising doubts about his future at the club. This development suggests Vlahovic may be willing to commit his long-term future to Juventus, potentially ending speculation linking him with a summer departure. Contract terms and financial details have not yet been disclosed.
Chance analysis
Vlahovic's willingness to reopen talks is a significant positive signal for Juventus, who risk losing a key attacking asset for free if his contract expires. Keeping a proven Serie A striker on improved terms stabilizes their forward line and reduces summer transfer pressure. From a prediction standpoint, a committed Vlahovic improves Juventus' attacking output in the remaining fixtures.
Positive for Juventus' attacking stability and long-term planning, reducing the risk of losing Vlahovic on a free transfer.
Vlahovic's renewed availability for contract talks reduces near-term transfer uncertainty around Juventus' first-choice striker, slightly improving their attacking projection.