It could happen.
I still think he will test the market but keep the option open for extension. If he has great season, they would be a lot if offer but doubt he will ever get €23m gross wage again except from Saudi Team. But he can get €6 - 9m gross depend on the team need ST
if he stays he should play. i'd be very tempted to put him on the stands too, but that's ~40m thrown out of the window. if he scores a few goals then the club is at least partially compensated for some of the money they spend on vlahovic