Kerim Alajbegovic Set to Join Juventus in €33m Deal Plus Bonuses

In an unexpected turn of events, Juventus appears to have secured a deal for Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen. According to Sky Sports Deutschland, the Italian club has agreed to a transfer fee of €33 million, with an additional €7 million in potential add-ons. Alajbegovic had previously been a subject of interest for several prominent European clubs, including Chelsea, AC Milan, AS Roma, and Atalanta.

The significant development was first reported by journalist Patrick Berger and has since been corroborated by Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed that advanced negotiations were underway.

With the clubs reportedly reaching a verbal agreement, the transfer now hinges on the player's final approval.

Alajbegovic's Move to Juventus Comes as a Surprise

This latest news represents a surprising twist in the transfer saga surrounding the Bosnia and Herzegovina international. Alajbegovic has attracted considerable attention throughout the summer, but potential suitors had been hesitant to meet Bayer Leverkusen's asking price of €35 million plus bonuses.

Atalanta had been considered strong contenders, but negotiations stalled after their initial proposal was reportedly rejected. Chelsea also seemed to be in advanced discussions earlier in the day.

Juventus' sudden emergence as the frontrunner has taken many by surprise. This move might have been masked by their pursuit of PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani or could be connected to the loan of Lois Openda to Olympique Lyonnais.

Throughout the summer, Milan, Napoli, and Roma had all been linked with the prodigious Alajbegovic. There were also earlier reports suggesting the young player was keen on a move to Serie A.

Alajbegovic, who will turn 19 in September, had a successful loan spell last season, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists in 44 competitive matches for RB Salzburg.