Dušan Vlahović leaves Juventus for Beşiktaş on free transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Dušan Vlahović has departed Juventus and signed a three-year contract with Beşiktaş this summer, concluding a lengthy transfer speculation that linked him with Arsenal. The Serbian striker, who scored 68 goals in 168 appearances for Juventus, brings an end to discussions about his potential move to the Premier League club. He officially signed with Beşiktaş after leaving Juventus as a free agent, and will reunite with former Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard. Reports indicate that manager Vincenzo Italiano played a key role in persuading Vlahović to make the move to Turkey, where he is expected to be a central figure in the team's attack.
- •Vlahović signed a three-year deal with Beşiktaş until June 2029.
- •He scored 68 goals in 168 matches at Juventus.
- •Vlahović's move ends prolonged Arsenal transfer speculation.
- •Beşiktaş reportedly offered a contract worth €7.5 million per season.
- •Vincenzo Italiano was instrumental in Vlahović's decision.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — 26yo former Arsenal target leaves Juventus
"The Serbian striker has left Juventus as a free agent, bringing years of Arsenal speculation to an end after one of Europe’s most talked-about transfer sagas.Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesDuša...
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