Juventus have not closed the door on Dusan Vlahovic returning to the club, even though his contract has expired and he is currently without a new team. The Serbian striker remains available after failing to secure a move elsewhere this summer.
Besiktas have shown serious interest in signing Vlahovic, but the forward would reportedly prefer to remain at the Allianz Stadium rather than move to Turkiye. He is continuing to wait in the hope that one of Europe’s top clubs will offer him the opportunity to continue his career.
Juventus remain open to a reunion
Juventus are willing to consider bringing Vlahovic back, particularly as they continue to struggle in their efforts to sign Randal Kolo Muani. The Bianconeri would be happy to welcome the striker back into the squad if an agreement can be reached.
Luciano Spalletti is a strong admirer of the Serbian international and believes he is the best striker available to the club. The Juventus manager made it clear that he wanted Vlahovic to remain, although he is not responsible for the financial aspects of contract negotiations.
The main obstacle to a reunion is the player’s salary, with Juventus determined to maintain their current wage structure as they continue to reshape the squad.
Salary remains the key issue
According to Tuttosport, Juventus want Vlahovic to accept a contract worth around 6.5m euros net per season if he is to return to the club. That figure is just over half of what he earned during the final year of his previous agreement.
Although the proposed salary represents a significant reduction, there may not be many clubs across Europe’s top leagues willing to offer the striker a higher wage. That could influence his decision as he considers his next move.
The coming weeks are likely to determine whether Juventus and Vlahovic can reach a compromise. If the striker is prepared to lower his financial demands, a return to Turin could become a realistic possibility before the transfer window closes.