Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 13 Aug 2026
Alajbegovic: 'When Juventus call, difficult to say no' after Chelsea concern
Bosnian teen Kerim Alajbegovic rejected Chelsea for Juventus, citing playing time and the club's faith in him.
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
player
Player
Kerim Alajbegovic
From
RB Salzburg
To
Juventus
Position
Teenage talent
What happened. Kerim Alajbegovic signed for Juventus after rejecting Chelsea due to lack of probable playing time, with a deal agreed remarkably quickly.
- Miralem Pjanic accompanied him to the medical in Turin and influenced his choice.
- Luciano Spalletti gave assurances of a key role, unlike Xabi Alonso.
- Alessandro Del Piero praised him as a real talent.
“When Juventus call, it is truly difficult to say no.”
— Kerim Alajbegovic
Alajbegovic aims to keep learning from Spalletti and prove his worth at Juventus.
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