TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
Pjanic backs Alajbegovic to shine under Spalletti at Juventus
Former Juve star Miralem Pjanic says new signing Kerim Alajbegovic is mature beyond his years and has a 'gift' in coach Luciano Spalletti.
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
player
Player
Kerim Alajbegovic
Position
Attacker
From
RB Salzburg
To
Juventus
Fee
€35m including bonuses
What happened. Kerim Alajbegovic has joined Juventus from RB Salzburg for €35m, and Miralem Pjanic has backed the 18-year-old to succeed under Luciano Spalletti.
- Pjanic calls Spalletti 'extraordinary' and says he will get the best out of Alajbegovic.
- Alajbegovic chose Juve despite interest from other top European clubs.
- Pjanic compares the investment to Paulo Dybala's signing in 2015.
“He's extraordinary, he will know how to get the best out of him.”
— Miralem Pjanic
Alajbegovic will join Juve's attacking options including Kolo Muani, Yildiz, Conceicao and Boga.
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