Juventus: Vlahovic keeps number 9, message to Comolli, warning David | OneFootball

The Serbian player, officially on the market, posts a story on Instagram reaffirming his central role in the black and white team. A clear signal to the management and the newcomer Jonathan David.

Juventus, Vlahovic doesn't give up the 9: social message for Comolli and a warning to David

At Juventus, the market is stalled on several fronts. One of the main issues is related to the future of Dusan Vlahovic, the Serbian forward long considered one of the potential departures. The new black and white era, led by Igor Tudor and general manager Comolli, seems to want to turn the page, and Comolli recently stated that the player could leave "in front of a good opportunity." But as of today, no concrete offers have arrived — apart from some proposals from Saudi Arabia, promptly rejected by the player himself.

Vlahovic's reaction: a clear message In a moment of great uncertainty, Vlahovic chose to let social media speak. Just hours after the words of the Juventus executive, the forward posted an Instagram Story with an image from training and a single caption: “IX…”, which is the number 9 in Roman numerals. A cryptic but unequivocal message: Vlahovic wants to reaffirm that, despite the market rumors, the number 9 jersey of Juventus is still his.

A gesture that can be read as a direct response to Comolli, but also as a strong signal to the new acquisition Jonathan David, who arrived from Lille and is theoretically destined to inherit the Serbian's technical (and numerical) legacy. The Canadian forward has chosen the number 30 jersey for now, but could switch to the 9 only if Vlahovic departs, a move possible before the first matchday of the championship.

Situation at a standstill, but the forward doesn't step back The 12 million net salary per season represents a significant obstacle for many European clubs, which hesitate in the face of such an important expense. But it is equally evident that Vlahovic has no intention of packing his bags without a real sporting prospect, despite being aware that he no longer fully fits into the coach's plans.

His social media post is a way to publicly reaffirm his position: he is still motivated, involved, and determined to remain a protagonist, at least until proven otherwise. The number 9, for now, is untouchable.

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