Dusan Vlahovic could be set for a sensational free transfer from Juventus to AC Milan this summer, with the Serbian striker's contract situation in Turin reaching a critical point. According to reports from Calciomercato, negotiations over a new deal for the 24-year-old have stalled completely, with his current agreement set to expire in just two months. This has alerted Milan, who are long-term admirers of the forward and are now positioned to make a decisive move.
Vlahovic joined Juventus from Fiorentina in a high-profile €70 million deal in January 2022 but has struggled to consistently replicate his prolific Viola form in Turin. The current season has been particularly challenging, with an adductor injury limiting him to just 18 Serie A appearances and six goals. Juventus's management, led by Cristiano Giuntoli, is reportedly unwilling to renew his contract on its current terms, which see the player earn a net salary of €12 million per season, given his recent output and fitness issues.
This impasse has opened the door for other clubs, with AC Milan emerging as the most serious contender. The Rossoneri's interest is not new, but the prospect of securing a player of Vlahovic's calibre without a transfer fee has intensified their pursuit. Bookmakers have significantly shortened the odds on the move, with major Italian betting firms like Betflag, Goldbet, Better, and Snai now offering prices as low as 4.00 for Vlahovic to join Milan by the end of the summer transfer window.
For Milan, the potential signing serves a dual purpose. Primarily, it would address a clear need for a proven, physical centre-forward to lead their line. Furthermore, Italian media suggests that securing a marquee name like Vlahovic could be a key factor in convincing manager Stefano Pioli, whose future has been subject to speculation, to remain at the club. The striker's profile is seen as ideally suited to Pioli's tactical system.
The situation remains fluid, with Juventus still holding a faint hope of convincing Vlahovic to stay on reduced terms, and the player himself yet to make a final decision. However, with his ability to sign a pre-contract agreement with any foreign club already passed and a free agency looming, the power has shifted decisively towards the player and his suitors. A move to Milan would represent a major coup for the Rossoneri and a significant blow to Juventus, who would lose a major asset for nothing just over two years after their record investment.
