Dusan Vlahovic has officially signed a three-year contract with Beşiktaş, joining the Turkish Süper Lig club as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Juventus. According to statements released by Beşiktaş, the 26-year-old Serbian international will earn a salary of 7,5 million euros per season under an agreement running through June 2029.
High-Profile Arrival Boosts Beşiktaş Ambitions
Beşiktaş confirmed the permanent transfer in an official club announcement, securing the striker’s services after his four-and-a-half-year spell in Turin came to a close. Vlahovic enters the squad as Beşiktaş seeks to challenge reigning domestic dominance in Turkey, where the club looks to break the hegemony of local rivals Galatasaray. The forward arrives alongside other recent acquisitions, including Belgian winger Leandro Trossard, former Benfica captain Orkun Kökçü, and Portuguese defender Tiago Djaló, according to matchday squad and transfer coverage from A Bola.
The signing provides Beşiktaş with an elite focal point in attack, though the player comes off a campaign complicated by fitness setbacks. During the 2025/26 season with Juventus, physical issues limited his availability, including a prolonged absence between December and March that kept him sidelined for more than three months. Despite the interrupted schedule, Vlahovic finished the season with 10 total goals across all competitions, including seven strikes in league play over 23 appearances.
From Partizan and Fiorentina to Turin and Istanbul
Vlahovic’s career trajectory has seen him develop across several prominent European leagues. He initially rose through the youth ranks at Partizan in Serbia before securing a move to Fiorentina in 2017. After three and a half impressive seasons in Florence, he transferred to Juventus in January 2022. Over four and a half seasons with the Italian powerhouse, he established himself as a central figure in attack before completing his departure as a free agent at the end of June.
CNN Portugal reported that the player’s new agreement commits him to the Istanbul club through 2029, locking in a substantial investment from the Turkish administration.
Squad Integration and Competitive Context
Integrating a marquee striker into an active squad presents immediate tactical adjustments for the coaching staff. Vlahovic joins an attacking unit that already features established playmakers and recent arrivals. With Beşiktaş fighting on multiple fronts in both domestic fixtures and European competition, managing the Serbian international’s match fitness will be a primary focus following his injury-disrupted previous season in Italy.
The Turkish Süper Lig remains fiercely competitive, with defending champions Galatasaray setting a high standard at the top of the table.
Next Steps for Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş returns to competitive action following their European qualification fixtures, turning immediate attention back to domestic league play. Supporters and analysts will monitor how quickly Vlahovic is integrated into the starting lineup for upcoming Süper Lig fixtures.
