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Vlahovic thinks he's Benzema: his social media comparison has sparked Juventus fans' outbursts.

Vlahovic thinks he's Benzema: his social media comparison has sparked Juventus fans' outbursts.

Dusan Vlahovic continues to be at the center of Juventus ' transfer strategies. The Serbian is on his way out after failed contract renewal negotiations, but for now there have been no concrete possibilities of a transfer. This situation is also complicating any potential new arrivals in the attacking department following Jonathan David and the confirmation of Francisco Conceicao just days before the start of the training camp at Continassa . Today, however, the former Fiorentina player wanted to send a new cryptic message via his Instagram stories, posting a photo of a young Karim Benzema dating back to his time at Lyon .

A nostalgic yet symbolic image that can be read as a clear projection of his future: from promising European footballer to acclaimed champion. After shining at Lyon, Benzema joined Real Madrid, becoming a legend and completing a stellar career that saw him first in the legendary trident with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale , and then winning the Ballon d'Or as an absolute star in 2022. There are many interpretations of the post and message: a desire to leave his time at Juventus behind, now seen as an intermediate step before full recognition—far from coming, to be honest, Benzema was on the rise while Dusan's career is truly struggling—or a desire not to leave Juventus for less worthy destinations, such as Saudi Arabia or Turkey. "I can't stop here."

Vlahovic still has a guaranteed year left on his Juventus contract, running until June 30, 2026 , and earns the highest salary in the entire squad at €12 million per year . However, the 2000-born striker is no longer part of the club's plans, as they hope to sell him as soon as possible to save on his salary and free up space for new investments. The comparison with Benzema, for now, remains excessive: after ups and downs in Turin, inconsistent performances, and missed opportunities, Vlahovic still has to prove he can compete consistently at the highest level. But the Serbian is no stranger to challenging comparisons: already during his time at Fiorentina , he caused a stir in an interview by saying that " Haaland is faster than me, for the rest we can compete." Meanwhile, at Continassa , work continues to find a solution: every option is being evaluated, but Vlahovic's exit has become a priority to unblock other deals in the heat of the Juventus transfer market.

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