Alajbegovic: Juventus move was a no-brainer

The teenager turned down Chelsea for Turin and credits Spalletti's tough love for his growth.

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What happened. Kerim Alajbegovic said he did not hesitate to join Juventus despite an offer from Chelsea, thanking Luciano Spalletti for his guidance. He also stated his ambition to compete for the Serie A title.

• Alajbegovic chose Juventus over Chelsea without hesitation.
• He praised Spalletti for demanding improvement in small details.
• The forward scored in Juventus's 5-0 Europa League win over NEC.

“When you have an offer from Juventus, you don't think twice, you have to go.”

— Kerim Alajbegovic

Juventus sit joint fifth in Serie A after five rounds and next face a tough test as Alajbegovic seeks his first league goal.

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