Juventus: Spalletti Mette da Parte David, Vlahovic Verso il Rinnovo con Stipendio Ridotto
Il Rinnovamento di Spalletti: David Fuori dai Piani, Yildiz e Boga Protagonisti
Alla ricerca della sua Juventus ideale, Luciano Spalletti ha preso una decisione significativa: Jonathan David è stato accantonato. Il calciatore canadese ha perso posizioni nelle gerarchie offensive, con Yildiz che emerge come "falso nueve" e l'esplosione di Boga, insieme a Conceição, come elementi chiave. Nel frattempo, si profilano importanti novità per il futuro di Dusan Vlahovic.
David Messo da Parte, La Juventus Segna di Più Senza di Lui
Spalletti sta lavorando alla ricostruzione della Juventus, sia nel carattere che nella scelta degli uomini. L'attenzione è rivolta in particolare al reparto offensivo. Dopo aver già ridotto lo spazio a Openda e Zhegrova, l'ultimo taglio, in ordine cronologico, è quello di Jonathan David. Nonostante un inizio promettente nel 2026, il canadese ha nuovamente deluso nell'ultimo mese, un periodo cruciale per la Juventus, che punta ora a qualificarsi per la prossima Champions League.
Con soli 7 gol tra campionato e Champions League, David non è riuscito a sfruttare l'occasione offertagli dall'infortunio di Vlahovic per consolidare un posto da titolare. Anzi, la Juventus ha dimostrato maggiore efficacia offensiva in sua assenza, come evidenziato nelle partite contro Galatasaray, Roma e Pisa, dove la sua sostituzione all'intervallo ha spesso preceduto un miglioramento del risultato.
Queste osservazioni spingono Spalletti a schierare una Juventus con Yildiz come "falso nueve" e alle sue spalle Conceição e un Boga in forte crescita. L'ex Sassuolo, arrivato in prestito dal Nizza con un'operazione low cost (riscatto a soli 4,8 milioni di euro), si sta dimostrando perfetto per i moduli tattici di Spalletti (3-4-1-2 o 4-3-2-1).
Vlahovic Rientra e Punta al Rinnovo con Taglio dell'Ingaggio
Tutto questo accade mentre Dusan Vlahovic si prepara al rientro definitivo dopo un lungo stop di quattro mesi a causa di una lesione muscolare all'adduttore sinistro, che ha richiesto un intervento chirurgico. L'attaccante serbo dovrebbe essere convocato contro l'Udinese, ma sarà gestito con pazienza e intelligenza in queste ultime nove partite stagionali.
Il suo futuro sarà definito nelle prossime settimane, con un contratto da prolungare per evitare di perderlo a parametro zero. Vlahovic sembra propenso al rinnovo per una o due stagioni, considerate decisive per il suo rilancio. Tuttavia, il nuovo accordo prevede una significativa riduzione dello stipendio, che dovrebbe scendere dagli attuali 12 milioni di euro a circa 7 milioni. Il giocatore riflette, consapevole che il suo appeal sul mercato internazionale è diminuito, con Bayern Monaco, Barcellona e Milan che non mostrano più lo stesso interesse di un tempo.
Juventus: Spalletti Drops David, Vlahovic Nears Renewal with Reduced Salary
Spalletti's Overhaul: David Sidelined, Yildiz and Boga Step Up
In his quest for the best possible Juventus, Luciano Spalletti seems to have made his first significant decision: the exclusion of Jonathan David. The Canadian has slipped down the pecking order, with Yildiz emerging as the "false nine" and Boga, alongside Conceição, gaining prominence. Meanwhile, Dusan Vlahovic's contract renewal is also progressing, with details emerging about his future earnings.
David Out of Favor, Juventus Scores More Without Him
Spalletti is rebuilding Juventus, focusing on character and the right players. His attention has been particularly drawn to the attack. After previously limiting Openda and Zhegrova's playing time, Jonathan David is the latest player to be sidelined. Despite starting 2026 positively, the Canadian's form has dipped again in the crucial last month of the season, with Juventus now solely focused on securing a Champions League spot.
With only 7 goals across the league and Champions League, David failed to capitalize on Vlahovic's injury to secure a starting spot. In fact, Juventus has shown more offensive prowess in recent matches without David on the pitch. This was evident against Galatasaray, during the comeback against Roma, and last Saturday against Pisa, where his halftime substitution (with the score at 0-0) preceded a 4-0 victory for the Bianconeri.
These observations are guiding Spalletti's choices, who is expected to bench David against Udinese. He plans to deploy a Juventus side with Yildiz as the "false nine," supported by Conceição and a rapidly improving Boga. The former Sassuolo player, on loan from Nice as a low-cost operation (with an option to buy for only 4.8 million euros), appears perfectly suited for Spalletti's tactical setups (3-4-1-2 or 4-3-2-1).
Vlahovic Returns and Aims for Renewal with Pay Cut
All this unfolds as Dusan Vlahovic prepares for his definitive return after a four-month absence due to a high-grade adductor muscle injury in his left thigh, which required surgery. The Serbian striker is expected to be called up for the match against Udinese but will be managed patiently and intelligently during the remaining nine games of the season.
His future will be decided in the coming weeks, with a contract extension crucial to avoid losing him on a free transfer. Vlahovic seems open to a renewal for one or two seasons, which are considered vital for his career resurgence after years of struggles. However, the new agreement will involve a significant salary reduction, reportedly dropping from his current 12 million euros to around 7 million annually. Vlahovic is considering the offer, aware that his market appeal has diminished, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Milan no longer showing the same strong interest they once did.
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