Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini has indicated the club remains in talks with striker Dusan Vlahovic regarding a potential contract extension, despite interest from other European powerhouses. “It’s something we’re also considering. Vlahovic will be available again in a few weeks, and we will certainly speak with him. Negotiations will continue, so this isn’t a completely closed matter,” Ottolini told Sky Sport Italia.
However, Serbia national team fitness coach Dusan Ilic offered a contrasting prediction about Vlahovic’s future. “For me, he’ll travel to Barcelona. Before joining Juventus, he had talks with Atletico Madrid, but then he chose Bianconeri. It was an offer he couldn’t refuse,” Ilic stated to Tuttosport.
Vlahovic’s availability is currently impacted by an injury, but Ilic provided an update on his recovery timeline. “The injury occurred in a very specific area, which heals more slowly. Naturally, recovery will seize longer, but with the doctors and specialists he has at his disposal, I can say we’ll notice him back soon,” he added.
