Key Takeaways:
- Dusan Vlahovic agreed a three-year contract with Besiktas on Thursday after departing Juventus at the conclusion of his contract
- The Serbian striker will receive 7.5 million euros per season in Istanbul, according to the club’s formal announcement
- Vlahovic will link up with Leandro Trossard, who moved from Arsenal to Besiktas in mid-July
Transfer Overview
Serbia’s Dusan Vlahovic has committed his future to Besiktas by putting pen to paper on a three-year agreement with the Turkish outfit, following the expiry of his contract at Juventus this summer. The former Juventus man had endured a frustrating final year in Serie A, struggling with injuries that limited his playing time.
Contract Details and Arrival
Besiktas confirmed that the 26-year-old will earn 7.5 million euros (equivalent to $8.6 million) each season during his stay in Istanbul. Vlahovic received a warm welcome from a large gathering of supporters when he arrived in the Turkish metropolis on Wednesday evening. Upon his arrival, the Serbian international stated, “We want to be champions.”
Resmi Açıklama | Dusan Vlahovic
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— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) August 13, 2026
Squad Developments
Vlahovic will share the dressing room with Belgian forward Leandro Trossard, who completed his move from Arsenal to Besiktas in mid-July. These additions underline Besiktas’s ambition to break their recent run without league titles.
Track Record at Juventus
Having transferred from Fiorentina to Juventus during the summer of 2022, Vlahovic went on to net 68 goals in 168 appearances for the Turin club. In the 2023/2024 Serie A campaign, he finished as the league’s second-highest scorer with 16 goals before injuries saw him lose his spot amongst the preferred strikers. A thigh injury sidelined him for a lengthy period, and after returning in April, a calf issue restricted his contribution, resulting in just seven goals across the league season.
Besiktas’ Recent Performance
Besiktas last won the Turkish championship in 2021 but have since found it difficult to keep pace with Istanbul rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The addition of Vlahovic represents a significant bid to reclaim domestic supremacy.
