Vlahovic-Juve, the DV9 agent in Turin: why Giuntoli wants the renewal

Ristic was at the Stadium on Saturday and will meet the Juventus director in the next few days. There is an opening from the Serbian's entourage to continue together beyond 2026: the details

A marriage destined to last a long time. In defiance of the summer temptations that risked irreparably damaging the relationship. However, just over a month was enough for Dusan Vlahovic to definitively sweep away the specter of Romelu Lukaku . The ghost of the Belgian risked hovering over Juventus for a long time after Big Rom's failed summer transfer to Juventus.

Instead, 4 goals in the first 4 days of the championship allowed the Serbian goalscorer to erase in one fell swoop the doubts and criticisms that accompanied him last season. A year in which DV9 had been tormented by physical problems, in particular by an annoying groin pain which he had lived with for a good 6 months. Now that he's physically well, it's a completely different story.

Vlahovic and the signing at Juventus

With all due respect to those who would have wanted the former Inter player at the center of the Old Lady's attack, who instead remains very close to the Serbian striker. More and more, one might say. So much so that the feeling could become even stronger in the coming months and even lead to a contract extension . The link between Vlahovic and the Juventus club expires in 2026, but his salary grows considerably season after season. Now he earns 9 million plus bonuses, in the next one he will break the 10 million barrier to rise to 12 in the last year of the contract. All without even taking advantage of the tax benefits of the Growth Decree. A lot, perhaps too much, money for the coffers of a company that has started a policy of cost containment and lowering the amount of wages. This Vlahovic, however, appears essential on the pitch.

Vlahovic-Juve, new agreement?

How to do it then? Cristiano Giuntoli and Giovanni Manna plan to extend the striker's contract until 2027 or 2028, while at the same time trying to spread his wages a bit. A move that would also make it possible to amortize the valuation in the balance sheet. The Vlahovic operation , in fact, cost as much as 81 million euros in January 2022 (commissions included). For this reason, the first contacts are expected by return post to talk about a possible new agreement with the agent of the Juventus number 9, Darko Ristic, spotted in Turin in recent days. The presence of the Serbian prosecutor at the StadiumSaturday afternoon did not go unnoticed as well as being a good omen, given that his client responded with a stunning brace. A performance that can only give strength to her manager during negotiations. With the 2 goals scored against Lazio, Dusan became, in fact, the first player in Juve's more than 100-year history to have scored 4 goals in the first 4 days of Serie A for two consecutive years. Lots of stuff. This is why the conditions for continuing together are all there on both sides this time. On the other hand, Vlahovic himself always gave priority to staying at Juve in the summer and would have reluctantly accepted a transfer. It is no coincidence that he has repeatedly stalled when faced with the possibility of changing shirts.

Vlahovic, the situation for the future

Now that he is once again the Juventus offensive point of reference, the adventure can continue to everyone's full satisfaction. Especially those fans who have always praised and defended him at the stadium and on social media. Even when the Serbian seemed one step away from being sold to Chelsea to get the more celebrated Lukaku. A real revenge for the Dusan team . Saying goodbye at the moment would be, at this point, senseless. This is why Vlahovic's entourage has made an initial openness to the Juventus management to talk about a possible new contract. We'll see if in the next few weeks there will be the conditions to reach an economic agreement, which can satisfy the 2000-born striker (currently the highest paid footballer in the league).Serie A ) and at the same time allow the Bianconeri to make his salary more sustainable in their budget.