TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Leverkusen confirm Alajbegović move to Juventus
Juventus win the race for Leverkusen's 18-year-old star after his breakout season.
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
player
Player
Kerim Alajbegović
Position
Striker
From
Bayer Leverkusen
To
Juventus
What happened. Bayer Leverkusen confirmed the departure of Kerim Alajbegović, with Juventus securing the 18-year-old's signature.
- Alajbegović impressed on loan at Red Bull Salzburg with 14 goals and four assists.
- He scored a spectacular goal against Qatar at the 2026 World Cup.
- Leverkusen's sporting director cited fierce competition in his positions.
“The fact that a player from our youth academy has moved to a club like Juventus once again highlights the outstanding work carried out by our academy.”
— Simon Rolfes
Alajbegović joins Juventus after rising through Leverkusen's youth ranks and gaining senior experience at Salzburg.
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