Juventus Set for Meetings with Vlahovic and Spalletti

Turin, Italy – With their European ambitions halted by early exits from both the UEFA Champions League and the Coppa Italia, Juventus are pivoting to domestic priorities and long-term planning. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Tuttomercatoweb), the Bianconeri will convene separate summits with striker Dusan Vlahovic and head coach Luciano Spalletti to map out the club’s immediate future.

The club’s hierarchy has already taken one proactive step, securing Kenan Yildiz’s contract extension, and sources indicate that midfielder Weston McKennie is next in line for renewal. Attention now turns to Vlahovic, whose €12 million annual salary has become a focal point of financial scrutiny. Juventus officials intend to determine whether the Serbian international is entertaining offers from suitors such as Barcelona or Milan, and, more critically, whether he would accept a pay reduction to roughly €6–7 million per season to remain in Turin.

Vlahovic had begun to flourish under Spalletti, impressing in limited appearances before a significant thigh injury sidelined him. He is expected to return to full training next week, a timeline the club hopes will strengthen its hand in negotiations. The forward’s previous reluctance to push for an exit, despite repeated links to moves elsewhere, offers Juventus a measure of optimism that an agreement can be reached.

Parallel discussions with Spalletti will center on squad continuity. The coach, who replaced the dismissed Antonio Conte last year, is not seeking contractual assurances; instead, he wants clarity on the club’s transfer strategy. Spalletti has outlined his vision for a robust 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing the need for reliable depth in every position. After cycling through multiple managerial solutions without sustained success, Juventus executives appear inclined to back the current boss rather than risk another overhaul.

The coming days will therefore prove pivotal. Securing Vlahovic’s commitment at a reduced wage would free crucial salary space, while aligning with Spalletti on recruitment could set the stage for a cohesive assault on Serie A’s top four. For a club still stinging from last season’s coaching turbulence, stability—both on the bench and in the striker’s slot—has become the order of the day.