Fabrizio Romano confirms Newcastle’s Dusan Vlahovic will leave on a free transfer
Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus for free, making him a blockbuster free agent in the upcoming transfer market.
Juventus director, Giorgio Chiellini, has confirmed that negotiations for a contract extension with the Serbian striker have officially failed.
Chiellini expressed his sadness at the departure, saying that Vlahovic cared a lot about the team but ended up wanting a higher salary than the Italian giants.
“With the current wage situation, he will NOT stay in Italy,” confirmed Chiellini (quotes shared by Fabrizio Romano on X)
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“In the current wage situation, he will NOT stay in Italy”. pic.twitter.com/W3KR25HKpc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 3, 2026
Newcastle are serious about signing Dusan Vlahovic
This incredible development has put Newcastle United in the red. The Magpies are keen to land a powerhouse striker to spearhead their ambitious project.
With Newcastle desperately on the hunt for a top goalscorer to bolster their frontline, the chance to sign the £80m asset without paying a penny in transfer fee is an incredibly enticing proposition.
The St James’ Park chiefs are reportedly willing to fork out star wages to tempt Vlahovic to Tyneside, viewing him as a modern-day No.9.
Lots of competition with top European giants linked
However, the Magpies face an uphill battle to secure his signature. The availability of a world-class striker on a free transfer has sparked a frenzy among Europe’s elite, meaning there will be plenty of competition.
Alongside Newcastle, Premier League rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are all keeping a close eye on the situation.
United see him as an ideal replacement for their front line, while Arsenal and Spurs are both keen to land the hotshots.
The race goes beyond England, however; Continental powerhouses Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have all been linked with the Serbian international.
Vlahovic’s representatives have already been linked with a number of clubs, and while his next move remains open, Newcastle are determined to fight tooth and nail against the European giants to win the race.
Dusan Vlahovic’s goal statistics
A closer look at the details explains why Europe’s top clubs are ready to break the bank to sign him. Since arriving in Turin from Fiorentina in January 2022, Vlahovic has established himself as one of the most clinical finishers in Italian football.
In his four and a half seasons with the Bianconeri, the Serbian international scored 50 Serie A goals in 123 appearances.
In fact, since his debut, only Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez has scored more points in Italy’s top flight.
| The club | Applications | Goals | It helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 168 | 68 | 16 |
| Fiorentina | 108 | 49 | 8 |
| Partizan | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Fiorentina U19 | 22 | 20 | 1 |
| Total | 325 | 140 | 26 |
Statistics of Dusan Vlahovic via transfermarkt
Despite dealing with a lingering thigh injury that limited his minutes during the latest 2025-26 campaign, Vlahovic was able to show his effectiveness by scoring 7 goals in 19 Serie A games, and an impressive return of 3 goals in just 4 Champions League games.
He leaves Juventus with a record 68 goals and 16 assists in 168 games in all competitions.
