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Barcelona Step Up Vlahović Pursuit as Free-Agent Race With Milan and Bayern Takes Shape

Wage expectations near €12 million per year test Barcelona’s salary limits during the striker’s recovery from December surgery.

Overview

  • Club officials have held several rounds of talks with Dušan Vlahović’s representatives and are described as confident an agreement can be reached.
  • Vlahović’s Juventus contract expires in June and he is widely expected to depart on a free transfer.
  • AC Milan and Bayern Munich remain credible contenders, with reports in Italy indicating Milan could offer an immediate starting role.
  • Barcelona are reported to be ready to match wages in line with his current Juventus pay, roughly €12 million annually including add-ons.
  • The 25-year-old underwent surgery in December and is not expected to return before March, with his comeback likely to influence the pace of negotiations.