Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini has confirmed that Dusan Vlahovic will leave the club on a free transfer this summer. The 26-year-old forward and Juventus have failed to reach agreement on a new salary.
Chiellini also suggested that Dusan Vlahovic is unlikely to remain in Serie A.
Dusan Vlahovic joined Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022 and has been a leading scorer in Serie A. Since that move, only Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has recorded more league goals. Lautaro Martinez has 84 goals in that span, while Dusan Vlahovic has 50, level with Victor Osimhen.
| Player | Club | Serie A goals since January 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Lautaro Martinez | Inter | 84 |
| Dusan Vlahovic | Juventus | 50 |
| Victor Osimhen | Napoli | 50 |
The 2025-26 campaign has been disrupted for Dusan Vlahovic by a thigh injury. The issue kept the striker out for a large part of the season and restricted appearances. Dusan Vlahovic played only 19 Serie A matches, but still featured in Europe and remained part of Juventus plans.
Dusan Vlahovic scored three goals in four Champions League matches this season, showing efficiency in limited minutes. However, Juventus were without the forward in the key tie against Galatasaray in the play-off round. The thigh problem meant Dusan Vlahovic was unavailable for that knockout clash.
Giorgio Chiellini explained that the financial gap between Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic was too large. The director stated that Juventus could not reach the salary level requested. “I am very sad, he [Vlahovic] cared about Juve right up to the last minute, Chiellini told news agency AGI.
Chiellini praised the striker’s attitude and indicated that higher offers are expected abroad. “He is a serious professional. With these figures, he wont remain in Italy, so it is only fair and legitimate that he is seeking a different type of salary.” The comments underline why Juventus accepted the free departure.
Several major European clubs are reported to be monitoring Dusan Vlahovic as a free agent. Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Barcelona are all linked with the forward. Arsenal have also followed Dusan Vlahovic in previous years, though Mikel Arteta currently relies on Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz in attack.
Dusan Vlahovic leaving Juventus on a free transfer marks a significant change for the club’s attack. Juventus lose one of Serie A’s most reliable scorers without a transfer fee. The decision highlights Juventus financial limits, while Dusan Vlahovic prepares for a new challenge outside Italy.