Juventus is targeting Victor Osimhen to replace Dusan Vlahovic after contract talks stalled. The €75 million release clause doesn’t apply to Italian clubs, forcing Juventus to negotiate with Napoli. The club hopes to leverage tax benefits under the ‘Decreto Crescita,’ reducing Osimhen €10 million annual wages to €13 million gross, provided he stays in Italy for 183 days.
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.
While Juventus’ pursuit seems ambitious, it hinges on Osimhen’s willingness to push for a move, Napoli’s desperation to offload him, and whether he proves to be a cheaper alternative to Randal Kolo Muani. Without these conditions aligning, the transfer remains unlikely.
