Dusan Vlahovic has broken silence on his January switch to Juventus amid 'interest' from Manchester City.
The 22-year-old was reported to have attracted Premier League suitors this month and City have long since been credited with identifying the Serbian as a potential alternative to Erling Haaland or Harry Kane.
Having coasted to a third Premier League title in four seasons, City broke the nine-figure barrier to sign £100m man Jack Grealish from Aston Villa last summer - but figures in the boardroom were priced out of a follow-up move for Kane as he, reluctantly, pledged his future to Tottenham.
Despite the impending arrival of Argentine prospect Julian Alvarez from River Plate, the Blues have made Haaland their top target for next summer and interest in Kane could also be revived.
Vlahovic is now beyond the question for City and Arsenal, though, after the 14-cap international signed for the Old Lady from fellow Serie A outfit Fiorentina in an initial £58m deal.
Born in Belgrade, the frontman has scored 20 goals in 24 games across all competition this season.
Speaking about the move, Vlahovic said: "Juventus represents pride, tradition, family.
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"Juventus are always there until the last minute, they never give up. The team always comes first - and I am at the disposal of the coach and my teammates, who I will try to help in the best way possible. We always want more and we want to improve in the future. Today [yesterday] is my birthday, which is really wonderful, a special day for me.
"This is one of the happiest birthdays I've experienced so far. I want to make Juventus proud. We will always fight for all goals, as they say, fino alle fine!"
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