Juventus Eye Osimhen as Vlahovic Replacement

In the race to replace Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract extension talks have stalled, Juventus has set its sights on Victor Osimhen. Currently on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen has a €75 million release clause, though it doesn't apply to Italian clubs. Juventus would need to negotiate directly with Napoli, who prefer selling him abroad. However, Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, who initially brought Osimhen to Serie A, maintains a strong relationship with the player's camp, potentially giving Juventus an advantage.

A crucial factor in the deal is Italy's ‘Decreto Crescita,’ a tax benefit that, while no longer available for new signings, still applies to contract extensions. This would allow Juventus to pay €13 million gross annually on Osimhen's €10 million net wages instead of the standard €20 million, equating to the cost of a €6.5 million net salary. However, Osimhen must spend at least 183 days in Italy in 2025 to qualify for the tax relief.