Hansi Flick is reportedly pushing Barcelona to sign 24-year-old Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic from Serie A club Juventus in the 2025 summer transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Juve Live, Dusan Vlahovic is the subject of interest from FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick is driving the Catalan club’s push to sign the Juventus striker in the 2025 summer transfer window. The Serie A giants might be open to parting ways with the 24-year-old attacker if the two parties do not find common ground on a new contract.
The Dusan Vlahovic and Juventus tale
Dusan Vlahovic has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022. The Serb arrived at the Allianz Stadium amid much hype and fanfare surrounding him after an exceptional 2021, where he was one of the most productive players in Serie A.
However, Vlahovic’s output has dropped during his spell with Juventus thus far, and he has yet to hit the heights of his spell with Fiorentina. But the 24-year-old has been hot off the blocks in the 2024/25 season, amassing seven goals and one assist in ten appearances across all competitions this term.
Meanwhile, the Serbian striker remains a highly sought-after player in the market, with several high-profile clubs across Europe pursuing his signature. In addition, Vlahovic faces an uncertain future at Juventus, as he will enter the final 18 months of his contract in January, with talks over a new deal not progressing much. The situation has piqued Barcelona’s attention.
La Liga move on the horizon?
Barcelona’s interest in Dusan Vlahovic is understandable. Hansi Flick wants the Blaugrana to sign the Juventus attacker in the 2025 summer transfer window as he continues to plan for a successor to Robert Lewandowski, who has entered the twilight of his career.
Lewandowski has been hot off the blocks this season and has a second wind after a below-par 2023/24 campaign. However, with the Pole closer to his 40th birthday than his 30th, Barcelona should invest in a younger striker. Vlahovic has thus emerged as a target for Hansi Flick.
It is unclear how much Juventus will demand to part ways with the 24-year-old Serbian striker, although the Serie A giants will likely set a high asking price for him. It will be interesting to see if the Serb lands in Barcelona next year.
