The Serbian striker has been a free agent since July 1, and the Turkish club sees an opportunity in negotiations. The problem is the high demands of his entourage, which have already turned off Al Ahli.
Former Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović remains without a club, and the only side showing concrete interest is Turkish side Beşiktaş. Although the 26-year-old Serb has been a free agent since July 1, 2026, finding a new home is complicated by the high financial demands of his agents.
According to Italian outlet La Stampa, the agents of the former Fiorentina player are demanding a €15 million commission to close the deal. That figure has already discouraged several potential suitors.
The most notable example is Al Ahli, who were asked for as much as €25 million in commission, on top of the salary earmarked for the striker. These demands have led interested clubs to back away.
On the other hand, Beşiktaş is ready to offer Vlahović a four-year deal worth around €10 million per season. Club president Serdal Adalı has confirmed that talks are ongoing, and the Istanbul club's key asset could be coach Vincenzo Italiano.
Italiano knows Vlahović well from their time together at Fiorentina. Gazzetta dello Sport highlights this connection: "The link between Belgrade and Istanbul is the striker's old acquaintance Vincenzo Italiano, the coach who, at Fiorentina, allowed Vlahović to shine and attract the attention of a top club like Juventus."
A potential move to Turkish football would be seen by many as a surprise. Vlahović has been linked with European giants such as Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, and Chelsea in recent years, and at 26, he is in the prime of his career.
However, he is coming off a tough season marred by injury problems. Beşiktaş now offers him significant financial security and a key role in the team, which could prove decisive in his decision.
