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- Dusan Vlahovic rejected Juventus’ final contract offer on Wednesday
- The Serbia international demanded wages higher than those of Jonathan David
- Negotiations collapsed and he will leave as a free agent on June 30
- Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are now favourites to sign him
- Juventus refused to break their €7m annual salary cap
Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic is preparing to leave Juventus at the end of the season. The 24-year-old will depart the Allianz Stadium as a free agent on June 30 after contract talks failed.
According to reports from Tuttosport, tensions rose during Wednesday’s meeting. Vlahovic asked why he should receive the same pay as Jonathan David. He believes he deserves higher wages. This comment angered club directors and ended any chance of an agreement.
Giorgio Chiellini, who works as a director at the Turin club, confirmed on Wednesday evening that talks had finished. He said the player will probably move to a foreign league. No Italian team can afford his salary demands.
While Napoli have spoken with Vlahovic’s agents recently, they cannot compete financially. Premier League club Chelsea, La Liga side Atletico Madrid and Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich all have the money to meet his requirements.
Juventus have a maximum wage limit of €7 million per year. Only Turkish youngster Kenan Yildiz earns this amount at the club. The Italian side refused to break their pay rules for the Serbian striker. This decision confirms he will leave this summer.