Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic has stirred up controversy by liking an Instagram post from Real Madrid`s Jude Bellingham celebrating the Spanish club`s victory over Juventus in the Club World Cup Round of 16.
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 win against Juventus at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Tuesday, knocking the Italian side out of the competition. Vlahovic, who remained on the bench throughout the match, later liked Bellingham`s post praising his teammates for advancing to the quarter-finals.
This social media activity has added fuel to existing reports of tension between Vlahovic and Juventus. The Serbian striker`s contract is set to expire in June 2026, and he has shown reluctance to leave the club despite Juventus seemingly preparing for his departure.
Vlahovic is due to earn €12 million in the final year of his contract with Juventus. He has already turned down an offer from Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Meanwhile, Juventus appears to be planning for life after Vlahovic, having reportedly reached an agreement to sign Canadian forward Jonathan David as a free agent.
The striker`s recent social media behavior, combined with his contract situation and Juventus` transfer plans, has intensified speculation about his future at the Turin-based club. As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Vlahovic and Juventus to see how this situation unfolds.