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Kerim Alajbegovic, an 18-year-old international winger from Bosnia, will be a new player for Juventus. The Italian club has reached a total agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to finalize the transfer in this summer market for 35 million euros, with 33 million fixed and 2 million in variable payments that are challenging to achieve.
The player has also approved the contract, and the operation is now pending only the final administrative steps before the official announcement. Juventus has thus outpaced other clubs that had been monitoring the forward's performance since his emergence during the last World Cup.
Kerim Alajbegovic Chooses Juventus Despite Interest from Other Clubs
Kerim Alajbegovic's willingness has been decisive in unlocking the negotiation. The forward prioritized Juventus's proposal from the start, which accelerated talks with Bayer Leverkusen to reach an agreement for a package of 35 million euros, including bonuses.
The international player with Bosnia returned to Bayer Leverkusen this summer after the German club exercised the buy-back clause it had on the player following his time at RB Salzburg. However, just a few weeks after his return, the German club has accepted a sale that represents a significant capital gain.
The winger, born in Cologne and capable of playing on both flanks or as an attacking midfielder, had a growth season in Austria before establishing himself in the Bosnia national team, a performance that boosted his market value.

The World Cup Boosted Kerim Alajbegovic's Value
Kerim Alajbegovic's performance in the World Cup attracted interest from various European clubs. At just 18 years old, the forward became one of the most watched players in the tournament and confirmed the potential he had already shown during the season with RB Salzburg.
In addition to his impact with Bosnia, the player scored 14 goals in 36 games across all competitions during his time with the Austrian team before returning to Bayer Leverkusen. His current market value is around 22 million euros, a figure that was significantly exceeded by the offer made by Juventus.
This operation confirms the Italian club's commitment to incorporating young talent with immediate potential. The investment makes Alajbegovic one of the most significant signings of the summer to strengthen the attacking front.
Juventus Expects to Finalize the Signing in the Coming Hours
With the agreement between clubs and player contract already settled, Juventus only needs to complete the exchange of documentation with Bayer Leverkusen before officially announcing the signing. If no issues arise, Kerim Alajbegovic will join the Italian team's preseason in the next few days to start his adaptation and embark on a new chapter following his growth with Bosnia and his outstanding performance in the World Cup.
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