Juventus completes €30m transfer for Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegović FAST-MOVING
Juventus announced the permanent signing of 18‑year‑old Bosnian international Kerim Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen. The Italian club will pay a fixed fee of €30 million, with performance bonuses that could raise the total to about €35 million, spread over four financial years. Alajbegović signed a five‑year contract that runs until 30 June 2031.
The winger, born in Cologne and developed at Bayer Leverkusen, spent the 2025‑26 season on loan at Red Bull Salzburg, where he made 44 appearances, scored 13 goals and provided four assists. He has earned 11‑14 caps for the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior team, scoring two goals, including a strike at the 2026 World Cup. Former Juventus forward Miralem Pjanić greeted his arrival, and the club also confirmed the return of French striker Randal Kolo Muani on a separate deal.
The transfer marks one of Juventus’ major summer acquisitions, adding a versatile, ambidextrous attacker to a squad that is rebuilding its attacking line‑up.
Entities: Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bayer Leverkusen · Bosnia and Herzegovina national team · Juventus FC · Juventus Football Club · Kenan Yildiz · Kerim Alajbegovic · Luciano Spalletti · Miralem Pjanić · Randal Kolo Muani · Red Bull Salzburg · Thomas Letsch
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kerim Alajbegović is 18 years old and will turn 19 on 21 September 2026. (personal)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alajbegović arrived in Turin accompanied by former Juventus player Miralem Pjanić. (article 4226eaeb-4a80-4ada-b010-3940c363482c)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alajbegović has made 11‑14 senior appearances for Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring two goals. (multiple articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Kerim Alajbegović signed a five‑year contract with Juventus that runs until 30 June 2031. (contract)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Juventus paid Bayer Leverkusen a transfer fee of about €35 million, including €30 million fixed and performance bonuses. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alajbegović spent a season on loan at Red Bull Salzburg after being signed by Bayer Leverkusen. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coach Thomas Letsch said Alajbegović could reach the level of Jamal Musiala or Florian Wirtz. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Juventus plans to pair Alajbegović with fellow Bosnian Kenan Yildiz in the attacking line‑up. (multiple articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alajbegović previously played for Red Bull Salzburg on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. (multiple articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Juventus will pay Bayer Leverkusen a fixed transfer fee of about €30 million, with bonuses potentially raising the total to around €35 million. (financial)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kerim Alajbegović is 18 years old and a Bosnia and Herzegovina senior international. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Juventus announced the signing publicly after Bayer Leverkusen posted about the transfer on social media. (multiple articles)