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2 clusters · 53 sources · 24 days · First seen 25 days ago · Last updated about 13 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Bosnian footballer transfers abroad

Entities: Juventus FC · Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Kerim Alajbegovic · Luciano Spalletti · Randal Kolo Muani

Overview

In July 2026 Kerim Memija left Zrinjski Mostar for Persija Jakarta in Indonesia, marking a move into Southeast Asian football.

In early August 2026 Juventus announced the permanent signing of 18‑year‑old Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen. The deal includes a fixed €30 million fee, with performance‑related bonuses that could raise the total to about €35 million, payable over four financial years, and a five‑year contract through 30 June 2031. Alajbegović, an ambidextrous attacker who can operate on either wing, arrived after a loan spell at Red Bull Salzburg (44 appearances, 13 goals, four assists). He has earned 14 senior caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring twice, including a goal at the 2026 World Cup. Bayer Leverkusen confirmed the transfer on its official channels, and Juventus released a statement featuring former player Miralem Pjanić. The club also completed the signing of French striker Randal Kolo Muani, underscoring Juventus’ broader recruitment drive for Bosnian talent.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 12 SOURCES] Alajbegović has 14 caps and 2 goals for the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior national team, including at the 2026 World Cup. (national team records reported in news)
[● 9 SOURCES] The transfer fee is €30 million fixed, potentially rising to €35 million with bonuses. (club statements and press coverage)
[● 9 SOURCES] Juventus signed Kerim Alajbegović on a permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. (official club announcements and multiple news reports)
[● 9 SOURCES] Alajbegović signed a five‑year contract with Juventus until 30 June 2031. (official club communication)
[● 9 SOURCES] Alajbegović is 18 years old and will turn 19 on 21 September 2026. (player profiles in news articles)
[● 9 SOURCES] Juventus also completed the signing of French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a reported €38 million. (club announcement and media reports)
[● 9 SOURCES] Bayer Leverkusen confirmed the transfer and will receive payment over four financial years. (Bayer Leverkusen official communication)
[● 8 SOURCES] He made 44 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists for Red Bull Salzburg. (season statistics cited in articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Kerim Alajbegović signed a five‑year contract with Juventus that runs until 30 June 2031. (contract)
[● 7 SOURCES] Juventus signed Kerim Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent transfer. (official club announcements)
[● 6 SOURCES] Alajbegović made 44 appearances, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists for Red Bull Salzburg. (club statistics)

Timeline

about 13 hours ago

[SPORTS] 53 sources FAST-MOVING
Juventus signs Bosnian midfielder Kerim Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen
Juventus signed 18‑year‑old Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen for €30 m (up to €35 m with bonuses) on a contract to 2031; he made 44 apps/13 goals for Salzburg and has 14 caps for Bosnia.
25 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
Kerim Memija signs with Persija Jakarta after leaving Zrinjski Mostar
Bosnian defender Kerim Memija leaves Zrinjski Mostar after five seasons, signing a two‑year deal with Persija Jakarta and aiming for titles in Indonesia.

Sources

072info.com · 6yka.com · albinfo.ch · bulinews.com · cronachedi.it · depo.ba · derwesten.de · dk-online.de · europacalcio.it · face.ba · fanpage.it · fociclub.hu · focus-news.bg · gonfialarete.com · gsp.ro · hms.ba · ilfogliettone.it · indonesiaexpat.biz · juventusnews24.com · koszykorama.pl · m.tuttojuve.com · montrosefc.co.uk · news-sports.it · news.maxifoot.fr · novasloboda.ba · noz.de · oslobodjenje.ba · reprezentacija.ba · sarajevotimes.com · schwingerverband.ch · slobodenpecat.mk · socialnews.xyz · spaziocalcio.it · spazioj.it · sport-stimme.de · sport.blic.rs · sport.t-online.de · sport1.ba · sportal.bg · sportnews.bz · spox.com · telegrafi.com · telesport.telegram.hr · tip.ba · tuttojuve.com · tuttomercatoweb.com · tuttonapoli.net · tuzlalive.ba

This summary has been updated 7 times: see revision history