Vlahovic walks for nothing
It's official, the worst-case scenario. Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus on a free transfer this summer after four and a half years at the club (1) (4) (5). No contract renewal agreement was reached, and there will be no further meetings between the parties (2) (6) (7). The striker you signed for €85 million from Fiorentina in January 2022 walks away for zero (1) (3). That's a staggering financial hit for a club already reeling from missing out on the Champions League. Bayern Munich had previously shown interest, but now Vlahovic hits the open market (3).
Where next? Three Italian clubs circling
Bookmakers are already pricing up Vlahovic's next move, with three Italian clubs reportedly ready to pounce (8). For a player with 41 goals in 126 appearances for Juve, the domestic rivals won't hesitate, especially at no transfer fee (4). Seeing him line up against you next season is now a real possibility.
The stalled contract issue
The breakdown has been a long time coming. Vlahovic's contract extension was held back by the same recurring issue that has long plagued negotiations. In the end, neither side budged, and the split became inevitable. Chairman John Elkann has promised Thiago Motta spending power this summer, which now looks more urgent than ever.
Fan reactions
The mood among Juventus supporters is grim but unsurprised. Many had already made peace with this outcome, and the focus is squarely on the €85 million figure. As one fan put it, losing your record signing for nothing sums up the current state of the club. Read the full discussion here.
