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- Vlahovic’s current Juventus contract expires on June 30 with only weeks remaining
- The Serbian striker currently earns €12m net per season as Serie A’s highest-paid player
- Negotiations frozen over a €5m gap in signing bonus expectations
- Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are monitoring the situation for a free transfer
Dusan Vlahovic faces an uncertain future at Juventus as contract renewal talks have reached a deadlock. The Serbian forward’s current agreement ends in just over one month, leaving the Turin giants racing against time to secure his signature.
The 25-year-old currently commands the biggest salary in Italy’s top flight, pocketing approximately €12 million net per year. Juventus are eager to retain their star striker, but club officials recognise they must slash his wages to make the deal financially viable.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate Vlahovic is willing to accept a substantial reduction in his basic pay, potentially dropping to around €6 million annually plus performance incentives. However, a major sticking point has emerged regarding the signing-on fee.
Reports suggest the player’s camp are demanding a lump sum of €8 million to put pen to paper, whilst the Bianconeri have tabled an offer of just €3 million. This €5 million difference has brought discussions to a standstill despite weeks of dialogue.
Several elite European clubs are circling ahead of the summer window. Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid have all been linked with moves to snap up the former Fiorentina man on a free transfer should he fail to agree fresh terms with Juventus.