“Juventus and Vlahovic in decisive negotiations for contract renewal.”

Juventus is making significant strides towards renewing the contract of its young talent, Dusan Vlahovic. Despite the rumors heating up and the anticipation in the air, a formal meeting between all parties involved has yet to take place, which is crucial for any agreement to be signed. According to information from CalcioMercato, Vlahovic’s father, Milos, was recently in Turin to visit his son, but the timing was not conducive for a meeting with the club’s management, as CEO Damien Comolli was away on scouting trips and international commitments.

Contract discussions have so far been limited to Vlahovic’s family circle, but a new meeting involving all parties is expected before Easter. The outlines of a potential agreement are already well-defined by both sides. Juventus is not willing to exceed the salary structure established in the recent contract of Kenan Yildiz, which means Vlahovic would have to accept a significant pay cut to a salary between 6 to 7 million euros net per season, about half of what he currently earns. In return, Vlahovic’s team is pushing for a substantial signing bonus to help offset this salary reduction.

Juventus is willing to offer a three-year contract extension, potentially with a club-favorable option, replacing the five-year deal that was initially signed. Vlahovic, for his part, would genuinely be open to staying at the Vecchia Signora. A frank conversation with Luciano Spalletti, who assured the Serbian forward a central role in the team’s attack in the near future, has been key to changing his perspective on the renewal.

Meanwhile, reported approaches from clubs like Barcelona and other teams in the Premier League have not materialized into real proposals, with AC Milan being the only team to maintain a line of communication, albeit without presenting a formal offer. The lack of genuine alternatives strengthens Juventus’ position in negotiations and could be a decisive factor.

Vlahovic’s renewal is not just a sporting matter, but also a strategic one. Ensuring the forward’s stay will allow the club to more effectively manage what is expected to be a limited budget for reinforcements in other positions during the summer. What is at stake, therefore, is much more than a simple contract; it concerns the future of Juventus and its ambition to remain competitive on the European stage.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.