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Juventus Sign 18-Year-Old Bosnian Forward Kerim Alajbegovic
Juventus, a big football club in Italy, signed a young 18‑year‑old winger from Germany.
The player, Kerim Alajbegovic, had a great season in Austria, scoring many goals.
He already plays for his country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and even scored in the World Cup.
Juventus gave him a five‑year contract, keeping him until 2031.
The German club, Bayer Leverkusen, agreed to the move because they had many players in his position.
The transfer shows how clubs help young players grow by moving them to bigger teams.
Juventus secured 18‑year‑old Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent deal.
Alajbegovic signed a five‑year contract, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2031.
The player impressed during a loan at Red Bull Salzburg, scoring 13 goals in 44 appearances.
He has already earned 11 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring twice, including a 2026 World Cup goal.
Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director Simon Rolfes said the club accepted the transfer after assessing competition for places.
- Who
- Kerim Alajbegovic, a Bosnian footballer
- What
- Transfer to Juventus on a permanent deal
- Where
- Turin, Italy
- When
- Completed on Sunday
- Why
- Juventus saw potential; Leverkusen accepted due to squad competition
Key facts
- Player
- Kerim Alajbegovic
- Age
- 18
- Position
- Winger
- Contract Length
- 5 years
- Current Club
- Juventus
- Previous Club
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Loan Club
- Red Bull Salzburg
- National Team
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Date of Signing
- Sunday
Quotes
Simon Rolfes
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director
“"Following his time with us in the youth ranks, Kerim has recently made great strides again whilst at Salzburg. At the same time, we had to be realistic about the fact that competition within our squad is very fierce, particularly in his preferred positions. Against this backdrop, and taking into account the overall terms of the transfer, we have agreed to his move to Italy."”
thehansindia.com
“"The fact that a player from our youth academy has moved to a club like Juventus once again highlights the outstanding work carried out by our academy. We wish Kerim all the best for the future."”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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