Vlahović’s February Focus: Juventus’ Market Moves Redefined by a Comeback

Vlahović nears return to Juventus

The Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović is reportedly close to returning to action for Juventus, with Italian media suggesting recovery is speeding up.

He underwent surgery in early December to repair a left adductor tendon injury. Initial forecasts pointed to a March 2026 return, but progress at Juventus' training facilities hints a much earlier comeback could be possible.

Juventus medical staff have observed improvements that could see him available for a key Serie A clash against Inter Milan in mid-February, according to Tuttosport and other outlets. If that trajectory holds, Juve may abandon an expected winter signing spree.

Impact on the mercato and potential options

With a potential early return, the club could close the door on bringing in a new striker in January. Juve are reportedly monitoring Artem Dovbyk, Lorenzo Lucca, and Alexander Sørloth as alternatives, but a swift comeback from Vlahović would alter those plans.

Vlahović's contract runs until June 2026, and there is widespread expectation he could leave Turin on a free transfer at the end of the season if a renewal is not arranged.

In the meantime, the club hopes the Serbian's rehabilitation continues to progress at pace, possibly reshaping Juve's winter mercato as a result.

Punchlines to keep the spirits up: If he comes back in February, Juve's transfer market becomes a choose-your-own-adventure: goals with extra drama, or extra paperwork?

And if the comeback is as fast as the gossip mill, expect more striker rumors to sprint harder than the player himself—because in football, timing is everything and memes love a good comeback story.