Dusan Vlahovic: firepower for Juventus

Juventus is transferring over 70 million euros (plus possible bonus payments around 10 million euros) to Fiorentina's account in order to be able to rely on the services of Dusan Vlahovic. The Serb replaces Barca newcomer Ferran Torres as the most expensive transfer of the winter and takes third place on the list of the most expensive winter transfers of all time, behind Philippe Coutinho (to Barcelona) and Virgil van Dijk (to Liverpool). Vlahovic has been given a contract until June 3 and is expected to earn 2026 million net per season with the old lady.

His consistently strong performances this season indicate that the young striker is worth this sum. 17 goals in 21 games, plus 4 assists. In the fight for the title of top scorer, these numbers find him in a neck-and-neck race with Lazio's Ciro Immobile. On a scoring spree since 2021 But the Serb's performance explosion came earlier. In the 2021 calendar year he scored 33 goals for Fiorentina, making him the second best goalgetter in Europe, only behind Robert Lewandowski with 43 goals. Since the beginning of 2021, Vlahovic has been in top form, and this is also reflected in the development of his market value. While this was still at 2020 million euros at the end of December 16, it has risen steeply since then - up to the whopping 70 million euros that Juventus now had to fork out. With this sum he is at the top of Serie A and is in second place behind Inter's Lautaro Martinez, who is worth a rumored 2 million euros.

The Serb should take care of Juve up front. © ANSA / Claudio Giovannini / Z22 / Z22

Juventus was forced to react to the mediocre start to the current season. After 23 match days, the Turin team are in 42th place with 5 points, outside the Champions League places. Although the gap to 4th-placed Atalanta is only one point, the old lady's performance so far has been far below expectations. There are problems, especially on offense. With just 34 goals so far this season, Juventus clearly lacks firepower. This is mainly due to the poor form of Alvaro Morata, who only has 22 goals and 5 assists in 3 games. The top scorer in Turin is Paulo Dybala, who doesn't do any miracles with 7 goals and 3 assists. Vlahovic should help here. With his numbers he far surpasses the offensive forces of Turin. Maybe that's why he didn't undeservedly inherit Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 in Turin. A nose for goal and power are required One thing is always certain: Dusan Vlahovic will be the central point in Massimiliano Allegri's offensive. Integrating the Serb shouldn't be a big problem, so the Bianconeri have already rotated diligently between different formations this season and played several times with one or two strikers, in which case Vlahovic would probably replace Alvaro Morata and alongside Paulo Dybala to ensure gates on the assembly line. But Vlahovic would also be undisputed as the sole leader; he has undoubtedly confirmed his qualities in this role for Fiorentina.

The decisive factor in Allegri's system, in addition to his excellent nose for goal, could be the Serb's robustness and physical superiority. At 1,90 meters, the 22-year-old is a force in the opponent's penalty area and is ideal as a passing point in the opponent's half. His skills remind him strongly of his colleague Erling Haaland, and he doesn't deny such comparisons: "He's faster than me, but we're pretty similar in everything else," he confirmed in an interview with DAZN.

The super talent from Belgrade appeared overjoyed on Instagram on Saturday. “I am incredibly proud to begin this new chapter of my life. This is the best birthday present I could wish for, I will give everything to honor this jersey.” Dusan Vlahovic could make his debut next Sunday against ninth-placed Hellas Verona.

Serie A Italy	SP	TV	P
1. Inter	33	79:18	86
2.Milan	33	64:39	69
3. Juventus	33	47:26	64
4.Bologna	33	48:26	62
5. Roma	32	57:38	55
6. Atalanta	32	59:37	54
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Dusan Vlahovic: firepower for Juventus

Juventus has made a big statement by signing Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker's numbers are outstanding - the question remains: what role will he play for the Turin team?

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