Dusan Vlahovic Scores but Juventus Exit Remains Certain

Despite scoring a late goal against Udinese, Dusan Vlahovic’s Juventus future is sealed. The club has decided to part ways with the Serbian striker, citing stalled contract talks and financial strain. With his salary set to rise to €12 million next season, Serie A’s highest, Juventus can no longer justify the cost, especially with underwhelming performances continuing.

In the aftermath of Juventus’ final home game of the season, Dusan Vlahovic’s goal against Udinese is unlikely to alter his future at the club. Despite coming off the bench to score in a 1-0 win—capitalizing on a Kenan Yildiz assist—the Serbian striker's fate appears sealed. Juventus management has already decided to part ways with the 24-year-old, whose contract runs until June 2026.

One of the main reasons behind this decision is the club’s inability to make headway in contract renewal talks, coupled with financial concerns. Vlahovic is currently the highest-paid player in Serie A, and his salary is set to rise to €12 million next season due to escalating loyalty bonuses—an unsustainable figure for the Turin-based club. Despite flashes of brilliance, his overall performance has failed to justify the hefty wages.

Although his decisive contribution versus Udinese offered a glimpse of his talent, Italian media, including La Gazzetta dello Sport, report that the goal is "too little, too late." Juventus now face the challenge of finding a buyer willing to cover the financial demands of the transfer, making his departure difficult but inevitable.