Vlahovic's football tragedy

Once one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, Dusan Vlahovic is at risk of having his contract terminated early by Juventus.

Terminating Vlahovic's contract will cost Juventus more money.

According to Sky Italy , the "Old Lady" is considering terminating the contract early with the Serbian striker, who is currently the highest paid player in Serie A with 12 million euros (after tax) per season.

Vlahovic's poor form, plummeting market value and lack of interest from big clubs have made him a financial burden for Juventus. The former Fiorentina striker's contract with Juventus runs until the summer of 2026, but the Italian club are looking to cut ties earlier.

According to The Athletic , almost no big club in Europe wants to own Vlahovic, because of his poor performance and sky-high salary demands. Only a few teams in Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in recruiting Vlahovic, but the striker born in 2000 wants to continue playing in Europe as the 2026 World Cup is approaching.

Faced with the deadlock, Juventus' new sporting director, Damien Comolli, has proposed terminating Vlahovic's contract. Juventus is even willing to compensate the striker for part of his salary to release him from his contract. This is a rare move from Juventus, but it also reflects the difficult situation of the Turin club.

Vlahovic joined Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022 for a fee of up to 80 million euros, making him the fourth most expensive signing in the history of the mid-season transfer window. Expected to lead Juve's attack, Vlahovic has never really lived up to the high expectations.

Vlahovic scored 9 goals in his first half-season with Juventus. He then scored 14 goals in 2022/23 and 18 goals in 2023/24. In 2024/25, he scored 15 goals, but his form was still inconsistent and he did not have a big impact in key matches.

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