Dusan Vlahovic is officially a free agent after allowing his Juventus contract to expire, but the Serbian striker is still searching for his next club as the Bianconeri begin the process of replacing him.
Vlahovic joined Juventus at the start of 2022 and was the club’s first-choice striker for most of his time in Turin as they looked to get the best out of the former Fiorentina forward. However, he has been unable to consistently reproduce the form that made him one of Serie A’s most feared strikers during his spell at Fiorentina, leading to his departure from the Allianz Stadium.
Transfer situation and Barcelona interest
Besiktas are eager to sign him and are prepared to offer a lucrative contract, but the striker is holding out for a move to a bigger club. According to Sport Mediaset, Vlahovic has now offered himself to Barcelona.
The Catalan side is looking for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski but is currently focused on trying to sign Julian Alvarez. Vlahovic is hoping to become their next number nine if that move fails to materialise. Barcelona are interested in the Serbian striker, but their priority remains Alvarez, and they are expected to wait before deciding whether to approach.
Besiktas views him as a high-profile addition who could significantly strengthen their attacking options, although the player’s preference is understood to be a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs rather than a switch to Turkey at this stage.
Barcelona’s recruitment strategy means they are carefully assessing several attacking targets before making any final decision, with financial considerations also expected to play a major role in their planning.
Juventus search for replacement
Juventus are already searching for his replacement, with several strikers on their shortlist as Luciano Spalletti looks to bring at least one new forward to the club this summer.
The club are assessing both experienced options and emerging talents as they attempt to rebuild its attacking line following Vlahovic’s departure. Spalletti is expected to prioritise a forward who can offer consistency and immediate impact in front of goal.
The Bianconeri’s recruitment strategy will likely depend on available funds and market opportunities, with flexibility required due to ongoing financial constraints.
As the transfer window develops, Juventus are expected to intensify their search, while Vlahovic continues to evaluate his next move with interest from multiple clubs across Europe.