Juventus had won their first two games of the season, but it would be entirely fair to say that they had come close to leaving those matches ruing missed opportunities. Each of them could've been put away long time before they were, and indeed one of the major talking points headed into Sunday's matchup against AC Milan was the fact that the Bianconeri had gotten the results without reaching the level of performance they desired. Milan were in the same boat, winning two straight under new manager Ruben Amorim but not convincing in either. It felt as though the team that managed to perform better would be the likelier to come out of the Allianz on top.
It was ultimately Juve that had the better of a game that was equal parts chaotic and sloppy. But once again they failed to take advantage of their performances. They failed to make the most of the chances they made over the game's first 70 minutes before Milan scored on — stop me if you've heard this one before — their first shot on target of the match. It took until the second minute of stoppage time for Juve to finally even things out, when Federico Gatti powered home a Teun Koopmeiners cross from six yards to earn the Old Lady a 1-1 draw.
The problems for Juventus were the same as we've talked about all season so far. The finishing wasn't nearly good enough, the passing was disjointed and often inaccurate, and overall creativity seemed to be lacking. But in spite of all of that, they can honestly say that they were the better of the two sides and deserved victory — even more so when you consider the fact that Milan's goal really should've been disallowed for a foul in the buildup that was never flagged by VAR. Considering they were missing seven players due to injury, several of whom were extremely important, it's far too early to start abandoning hope of a successful year—provided they make the improvements that their play so far suggest is possible.
Luciano Spalletti was missing Kenan Yildiz, Weston McKennie, Khéphren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, and Pape Matar Sarr. His 4-2-3-1 formation gave several players their first starts of the year. Guglielmo Vicario started behind the back four of Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Jhon Lucumí, and Zeki Celik. Manuel Locatelli and Douglas Luiz started in the middle of the park, while Francisco Conceição joined Nico González and Kerim Alajbegovic behind Randal Kolo Muani in attack.
Amorim missed Matteo Gabbia due to an ankle injury, but returned a few players to the starting lineup who had been eased back into things after long World Cup runs. Mike Maignan started in goal, ahead of a 3-4-2-1 setup that was a slight tweak to Amorim's usual 3-4-3. Former Juve prospect Koni De Winter joined Strahinja Pavolovic and Mario Gila in defense. Big-money signing Diego Moreira got his first start of the season opposite Pervis Estupiñán at the wing-back spots, while Luka Modric and Yunis Musah manned the double pivot. Adrien Rabiot joined Alexis Saele

Juventus pick Nico Gonzalez, Randal Kolo Muani and Kerim Alajbegovic amid an injury crisis, while Adrien Rabiot has his first Milan start of the season with Diego Moreira, Luka Modric and Goncalo Ramos.
It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today's four Serie A games on the Liveblog.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus controls the ball whilst under pressure from Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
This is an early Scudetto showdown, as both teams started the season with back-to-back victories, even if the performances weren't always convincing.

#italy #april #season #gonzalez

Juventus hosts Parma in their first home league game of the season this evening, and it is one of the fixtures to follow today.
The Old Lady is one of the top teams in the country, and after a strong summer spending spree, they have been tipped to outperform their previous campaign.
The men at the Allianz Stadium know Parma will not be easy opponents, and if they do not improve on their performance against Frosinone, it could be bad news for them.
They have already lost Kenan Yildiz, while Weston McKennie is also unavailable for the fixture, meaning the men at the Allianz Stadium will make some changes to the team for this match.
With Yildiz unavailable, Kerim Alajbegovic could be handed a start on the left wing, a position he played many times at RB Salzburg, even though Luciano Spalletti sees him as a number 10.

#kenan

Juventus host Parma this evening with both Randal Kolo Muani and Jonathan David expected to start up front, while Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie are injured.
It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
The Bianconeri must cope without the injured Yildiz and McKennie, but Kehphren Thuram is also not fully fit and might not be included in the squad for this evening's match.
Lloyd Kelly remains favourite over new signing Jhon Lucumì, while Zeki Celik and Andrea Cambiaso compete for a starting spot at left-back.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Kerim Alajbegovic of Juventus makes a run makes a during the match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

#injured

Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus and Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas are in direct negotiations over a potential deal for midfielder Fabio Miretti and that the two sides are currently discussing the 'formula' of the transfer.
Juventus have already added Randal Kolo Muani, Kerim Alajbegovic, Guglielmo Vicario, Jhon Lucumi, Jeff Ekhator and Zeki Celik to their ranks this summer but are still hoping to add a few more signings to the list before the close of the transfer window.
"In general we've had a good transfer market, some areas need a few cosmetic changes, others entire restoration projects," said head coach Luciano Spalletti during a press conference on Saturday.
In order for those new signings to come in, other players must first be sold, and according to the latest updates, Miretti could be one of those players that ends up on the chopping block.
According to reports from various sources on Sunday including Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus are in direct discussions with Besiktas to discuss the sale of Miretti.

#juventus #according #italy

Luciano Spalletti is expected to name two of his summer signings in the Juventus starting XI to take on Frosinone away from home on Sunday evening as the Bianconeri get their 2026-27 Serie A season underway.
This is Juve's first competitive outing of the 2026-27 season, but not for the newly-promoted Frosinone, who beat Juve Stabia in the first round of the Coppa Italia last weekend.
Massimiliano Alvini is expected to name a similar line-up to the one that beat Juve Stabia last time out, including a potentially untouched front three of Antonio Raimondo, Fares Ghedjemis and Giorgi Kvernadze. Alessio Zerbin is also in contention to start in attack.
Juventus, meanwhile, are expected to go with new no.1 Guglielmo Vicario in goal along with his former Tottenham teammate Randal Kolo Muani at centre-forward. Kerim Alajbegovic and Zeki Celik are likely to start from the bench.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus and Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale contest a header during the match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

#Perth #australia

Alessandro Del Piero was surprised that Juventus could sign a highly regarded player like Kerim Alajbegovic this summer, particularly with Chelsea also interested in a move for the attacking midfielder. The Bianconeri won the race for his signature after he attracted attention from several leading clubs.
Last season, Alajbegović was one of the best teenagers in European football, making his arrival at Juventus a significant coup for the club. The Bianconeri hope Luciano Spalletti can bring out the best in him during the coming campaign, while the midfielder is also eager to test himself in the demanding Italian league.
Del Piero knows a great deal about Alajbegović and praised the youngster when Juventus completed the move for him. Those comments clearly meant a great deal to the midfielder, who has now responded as he prepares for his first season with the Bianconeri.
As quoted by Tuttomercatoweb, Alajbegović said: "Alessandro Del Piero needs no introduction, everyone knows him: he was a truly, truly great player, a true legend. I can only take a leaf out of his book. It's an honour for me that he said something like that about me, because when a legend like him says something about you, it's really special. But it doesn't end there, of course: we have to keep working hard. I just arrived and I want to do my best, show everyone what I can do: I have a long journey ahead."
Alajbegović's response shows how highly he regards Del Piero and the importance he places on the praise of a Juventus legend. However, he also recognises that his arrival is only the beginning of his journey and that he must continue working hard to fulfil his potential.

#piero #like #best #alessandro

Juventus have ended their pre-season tour of South-East Asia and Australia with a 2-0 victory over Serie B outfit Palermo on Tuesday afternoon thanks to goals from starman Kenan Yildiz and a rare strike from the lesser-spotted Arkadiusz Milik.
Following victories against Standard Liege and OGC Nice back in Europe, Juventus beat Chelsea 1-0 in Hong Kong, fell to a 2-1 victory against Inter in Perth over the weekend but bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Palermo in their final Australian friendly on Tuesday.
Luciano Spalletti named a strong Bianconeri XI for the pre-season test against Palermo, including both of his two most recent signings in Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani. They were joined by Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao in attack, with Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz in a midfield double pivot.
Click here to read more about how today's teams lined up.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Juventus and Palermo observe a minutes silence during the match between Juventus and Palermo at HBF Park on August 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

#palermo #juventus #australia #season

Kenan Yildiz and Kerim Alajbegovic get to start together for the first time as Juventus take on Palermo in their penultimate pre-season friendly of the summer on Tuesday afternoon.
Juventus are taking on Palermo in Perth, Australia on Tuesday, which kicks off at 11.00 BST (12.00 CET).
Luciano Spalletti appears to have gone with a 4-2-3-1 on Tuesday, featuring both of his two most recent signings in Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani. Alajbegovic appears set to play in a central role behind Kolo Muani with Yildiz to his left and Francisco Conceicao to his right.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Kerim Alajbegovic makes a run makes a during the match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)
Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie are the chosen midfielders in the double pivot. It is somewhat of a makeshift back four featuring Teun Koopmeiners at centre-back along with Zeki Celik, Federico Gatti and Juan Cabal across the rest of the back four.

#Perth #back #yildiz

Fiorentina are reportedly ready to push Parma for €30m-rated striker Mateo Pellegrino, who is seen as the replacement for Roberto Piccoli, after Juventus backed away.
The Argentine centre-forward has been repeatedly linked with an exit from the Stadio Tardini this summer and his most likely destination was Juve.
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between ******* as Verona FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
However, after they secured Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic, the funds and ******* e have dried up.
Unless Jonathan David can be moved on, then they are currently not in a position to swoop.

#parma #verona #mateo #stadio

Luciano Spalletti ***** ures he 'evaluated carefully' Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani before Juventus signed them, but Inter were 'more of a team than us' in today's friendly.
The Bianconeri are making many changes after a campaign that saw them finish sixth in the Serie A table, missing out on Champions League football.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 08: Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus and Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale contest a header during the match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
It has taken far longer than expected to get many of the reinforcements required, as today Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic made their debuts in the second half of a 2-1 friendly defeat to Inter in Perth.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

#juventus #luciano #alajbegovic #randal

JUVENTUS (4-3-3): 16 Di Gregorio; 15 Kalulu, 3 Bremer, 6 Kelly, 27 Cambiaso; 12 Douglas Luiz, 5 Locatelli, 22 McKennie; 11 Zhegrova, 30 David, 10 Yildiz.Subs.: 1 Perin, 23 Pinsoglio, 42 Nava, 2 Celik, 7 Conceicao, 8 Koopmeiners, 9 Kolo Muani, 13 Boga, 14 Milik, 17 Alajbegovic, 21 Miretti, 24 Rugani, 29 Arthur, 32 Cabal, 41 Owusu, 43 Puche, 45 Oboavwoduo, 46 Licina, 47 Durmisi.Coach: Luciano Spalletti.
INTER (3-5-2): 49 Provedel; 28 Pavard, 46 Bovio, 95 Bastoni; 11 Luis Henrique, 23 Barella, 20 Calhanoglu, 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco; 94 Esposito, 14 Bonny.Subs.: 1 Martinez, 12 Di Gennaro, 5 Stankovic, 7 Zielinski, 16 Frattesi, 17 Diouf, 30 Carlos Augusto, 31 Bisseck, 48 Mosconi, 52 Iddrissou, 53 Lavelli, 54 Marello, 56 Maye, 58 Topalovic, 60 Farronato.Coach: Cristian Chivu.
Referee: Tim Danaskos.Linesmen: Brad Wright - Andrew Meimarakis.Fourth official: Liam Barclay.
The Derby d'Italia will bring the Internazionale Summer Tour to a close, with Inter taking on Juventus in the second friendly scheduled in Perth and the final match of the Italian champions' Asian tour before returning to Milano.
Chivu's side will face the Bianconeri at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday 8 August at 19:00 local time (13:00 CEST).

#subs #Perth #gregorio

Miralem Pjanic played a role in Kerim Alajbegović choosing to move to Juventus after coming very close to signing for Chelsea, but the extent of his influence remains a point of interest. Chelsea are one of the big-spending clubs and have become an attractive destination for young players, with the Blues giving them opportunities to prove themselves on the pitch.
Chelsea were keen to sign Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen, and he had even agreed to move to the London club. However, before the transfer could be completed, Juventus hijacked the move and secured his signature.
The Bianconeri have now added Alajbegović to Luciano Spalletti's squad, bringing in one of the most exciting teenagers in world football. His arrival represents a major coup for Juventus, particularly after Chelsea had appeared to be close to completing the transfer.
Juventus had an important connection that could help convince the youngster to choose Turin. Pjanic, a fellow Bosnian, was able to offer his perspective on the club and explain what he believed the move could mean for Alajbegović.
Pjanic has now broken his silence on the role he played in the transfer and suggested that Juventus is already a club capable of selling itself to players they want to recruit.

#juventus #Chelsea #pjanic #transfer

Just a few hours before Juventus got on a plane and headed to Hong Kong for the first part of their preseason tour, they delivered quite the little treat for a fan base that has been hungry for some sort of transfer activity.
Not one, but two deals!
Juventus got their long-awaited reunion with Randal Kolo Muani. And, probably more surprising considering how unexpected the deal was, Juve signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović in another one of those out-of-nowhere kind of deals that CEO Giovanni Carnevali has been done a couple of other times this season.
Both of them are expected to be key parts of a new-look Juve attack alongside Kenan Yildiz.
Quite the change from a week ago when we were wondering out loud when their next moves would actually be. Guess we got our answers, huh?

#quite #randal

Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Kerim Alajbegovic. The 18-year-old, who will turn 19 on 21 September, has signed a five-year contract with the Club, running until 30 June, 2031.
Agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the definitive acquisition of the player Alajbegović
A wide attacking player capable of operating on either side of the pitch and equally competent with each foot, Alajbegovic arrives in Turin after an impressive season in Austria with Salzburg. There, he played an important part and accumulated 44 appearances across all competitions, scoring 13 times and providing a further four ****** ists.
Kerim is dynamic and versatile, and his two-footedness makes him unpredictable for opposing defenders and dangerous on either flank. The Cologne-born Bosnia and Herzegovina international came through the youth ranks at Cologne, before joining Leverkusen. He reached maturity in Germany, earning call-ups for Bundesliga and Champions League squads, then heading out on loan to Salzburg.
Despite his young age, Kerim has already established himself at international level too. Having worked his way through the age-capped national sides, he quickly became a point of reference at senior level for Bosnia and Herzegovina, going on to make 11 appearances so far, scoring twice, including one goal at the recent 2026 Men's World Cup.

#bayer #salzburg #reached

Juventus had many needs in the summer transfer window, but perhaps the most pressing was along the front line.
With Dusan Vlahovic out of contract and Jonathan David and Loïs Openda on the outs after horrific debut seasons, there had been a serious question about who exactly would play up front, especially at the No. 9 position.
The rumors have been swirling for what seems like months, but we're finally on the cusp of answering the question.
Juventus' two big new attacking signings are mere steps away from their respective "officially official" articles. Attacking midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic arrived at Caselle Airport on Saturday afternoon, and reportedly headed straight to J Medical for his medical. The Bosnian international was accompanied by his countryman and former Juve midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Alajbegovic, who won't turn 19 until September, has already been capped 14 times by Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring twice, including against Qatar in the group stage of the World Cup this summer. He played at RB Salzburg last year, scoring 13 times in 44 games in all competitions. That prompted Bayer Leverkusen to buy him back from the Austrian side, looking to make a quick profit on excellent professional debut. Leverkusen had made an agreement with Chelsea, but Alajbegovic rejected the deal over concerns about playing time. The deal is reportedly for €33 million plus another €7 million in bonuses, and Luciano Spalletti has already intimated that he'll be the team's trequartista in the coming season.

#attacking #medical #question

Kerim Alajbegovic has arrived in Turin this evening, so will undergo his Juventus medical to complete the €33m plus bonus move from Bayer Leverkusen.
Multiple camera crews were ready for his exit from the Caselle Airport, where he was accompanied by fellow Bosnian and former Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
He went straight to the J|Medical Centre for initial tests, although the transfer should not be completed until Sunday.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international flourished last season with RB Salzburg and returned to Bayer Leverkusen with a transfer value that had soared.
It is widely reported that the cost of this transfer is €33m plus €7m in bonuses.

#transfer #juventus #leverkusen

As we are all well aware of, it has been an interesting summer for Juventus and their new CEO, Giovanni Carnevali. The transfer window has been one that has been slow to develop, but it's also one in which the majority of the Bianconeri's signings thus far have been ones in which we haven't really seen coming. That, of course, doesn't involve the long-standing negotiations that multiple Juve sporting chiefs had with Paris Saint-Germain for striker Randal Kolo Muani, a deal that is actually about to cross the finish line.
No, really. It is. Juventus are about to sign Kolo Muani after Carnevali reportedly got things done earlier this week.
We also know this because Carnevali himself told us that same exact thing during an interview on Thursday night in which he touched on Kolo Muani and the big surprise that came shortly after news broke of there being an agreement with the two-time defending European champions: the deal for Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović.
On Kolo Muani front, Carnevali said the following:
"We're finalizing the deal for Kolo Muani now. It's been a long-running negotiation. When I arrived at Juve, I read the newspapers and thought it was a done deal, but it wasn't. There were some difficulties, and we needed to mend relations with PSG, remedying previous problems. We're finalizing the deal right now and we're in the final phase."

#carnevali #deal #juventus #really

Kicker reports that Leverkusen's Kerim Alajbegovic has officially green-lit his transfer to Juventus, leaving Chelsea empty handed. Leverkusen and Juventus reached a final agreement on Thursday. The player and his representatives have now also accepted the move. There are reports of a late attempt by the Premier League club to Hijack the deal.
The 18-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international is expected to travel to Turin on Friday or Saturday to undergo his medical examination and sign a contract valid through 2031. Juventus will pay Leverkusen a guaranteed fee exceeding €30 million. Performance-related bonuses could raise the total package to between €35 million and €40 million.
Chelsea had previously emerged as the leading candidate for Alajbegović's signature and subsequently submitted an opening offer containing more than €30 million in guaranteed money.
The London club's pursuit also featured a personal intervention from former Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso. As previously reported, Alonso spoke directly with Alajbegović and outlined his proposed Chelsea development plan. That pathway could have involved the teenager initially moving elsewhere on loan before eventually competing for a place at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea reportedly returned with an improved proposal at the last moment. Alajbegović nevertheless preferred Juventus because the Italian record champions offered the stronger immediate sporting perspective. The teenager is reportedly expected to work as a regular first-team player in Turin.

#Chelsea #turin

The transfer of Kerim Alajbegovic to Juventus Turin is on the verge of being completed. According to consistent media reports, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the Italian top club have already agreed on the terms of the sale for the 18-year-old Bosnia international.
At present, only the forward's signature is still missing, with the deal expected to be finalized shortly.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leverkusen are set to receive a base fee of around €33 million, plus possible bonus payments.
This makes the deal a complete financial home run. Last summer, the Cologne-born player had still been sold to RB Salzburg for two million euros. After his strong development in Austria, the Rhineland club activated an agreed buy-back option worth eight million euros.
By selling him on directly to Turin, Leverkusen are now generating a hefty million-euro profit — and that without Alajbegovic having played even a single competitive minute in the shirt of Leverkusen's first team.

#transfer #agreed #still #deal

The long — very, very, very long — negotiations for Randal Kolo Muani are now a thing of the past, with Wednesday bringing the news that Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain had finally agreed to a deal for the 27-year-old Frenchman. It won't be too long before Kolo Muani is walking through the doors at J Medical again, undergoing his medicals and then shaking hands with Giovanni Carnevali and Luciano Spalletti.
The saga is officially a thing of the past.
For that fact let us be thankful.
But as we know, there's still a ton of work to be done on this roster by Carnevali and his new right-hand man Frederic Massara. We also know that Wednesday also brought news that Juventus have agreed to a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović, who is another move seemingly out of nowhere without nearly as much of a build-up as the Kolo Muani saga.
Carnevali and Massara still have plenty of work to do — maybe too much to count when you factor in there's still a lot of deadweight to try and clear from the roster before the summer window closes.

#massara #thing

One two Juve
Kolo Muani signed, Alajbegović close
After a long chase: here's PSG's No.9. Surprise blitz: The Old Lady is in pole for the Bosnian. If David leaves, there's Zirkzee, or Vlahovic's return.
Milan on Soulé
Amorim is looking for an attacking midfielder and chases the Romanista

#kolo #muani #alajbegovi

Bayer Leverkusen continued their perfect pre-season start with a 4-0 win over Belgian side Genk on Wednesday. Summer signing Afonso Moreira maintained his record of scoring in every game before providing the **** ist for the fourth goal.
Unlike their first two friendlies, Leverkusen played the game at their home ground for the youth teams, Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. Jeanuel Belocian opened the scoring after Edmond Tapsoba's incisive through pass before fellow French defender Loïc Badé saw his perfect goal cancelled for an offside.
Nathan Tella doubled Leverkusen's advantage before the break, with the **** ist provided by Jonas Hofmann after Carles Martínez's boys won back possession in the final third. Before the Spaniard coach changed the entire lineup at the hour mark, Die Werkself added two quickfire second-half goals.
Former Lyon attacker Moreira scored his fourth pre-season goal with a clinical finish before a well-worked **** ist for Christian Kofane's goal a couple of minutes later. While Kerim Alajbegovic and Martin Terrier are standing at the exit door from the club, Moreira is showing more than enough quality to be trusted as the starting left winger ahead of the season start.
Meanwhile, Patrik Schick played his first pre-season minutes as he played alongside Victor Boniface in the scoreless last half an hour. Leverkusen will face 3. Liga side Rot-Weiss Essen in their next friendly game at Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on August 1st.

#moreira #ulrich #haberland

Sky Sports Deutschland claim that Juventus have agreed a €33m plus €7m add-ons deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic, who had been linked with Chelsea, Milan, Roma and Atalanta.
The remarkable report was announced this afternoon by reporter Patrick Berger, then Fabrizio Romano also confirmed there were advanced negotiations.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Kerim Alajbegovic #19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
It is quite the twist in the transfer tale for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who had spent most of the summer attracting attention from clubs, but none who were prepared to meet the €35m plus bonus asking price.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Kerim Alajbegovic #19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

#Seattle #june

Kerim Alajbegović is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Juventus, based on Sky Germany's latest updates.
Bayer Leverkusen and the famous Turin-based outfit have reached a full agreement on a permanent transfer for the winger.
Juventus are expected to initially pay €33million up front for the 18-year-old Bosnia Herzegovina international.
The transfer fee could rise to as much as €40million through bonus payments, while only the final details remain to be settled.
Should Juventus get the deal over the line, the Old Lady will have fended off interest from both Chelsea FC and Atalanta Bergamo.

#million #bayer #leverkusen

Chelsea have made their move for one of Europe's most exciting young attacking prospects, with Kicker reporting that the Premier League club have submitted an opening offer for Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic.
The report suggests Chelsea are now firmly in the race for the Bosnian youngster, with a deal gathering momentum as negotiations between the two clubs accelerate. While there remains work to do before any transfer is completed, the early signs point towards Stamford Bridge becoming the most likely destination.
According to Kicker, Chelsea have already lodged an opening proposal worth more than 30 million euros as a guaranteed fee for the teenager.
The report explains that "Chelsea is willing to pay more than 30 million euros as a fixed sum" for the attacker, whose value has soared despite not making a competitive senior appearance for Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen's valuation appears clear. As Kicker states, "Leverkusen would agree to a sale for a total package of 40 million euros including performance related bonuses."

#kicker #million #opening #premier

Atalanta have missed their shot for Karim Alajbegovic, and more teams have joined the race, including Juventus, which are also defying Fenerbahce for Brazilian talent André, La Stampa reports.
Corinthians requested €17/18M plus €4M add-ons for 70 percent of the player’s card. The rest belong directly to him and his entourage, who are itching to move to Europe. He was close to Milan in January, but the transfer collapsed late. He notched 7 goals in 41 appearances last season.
The Bianconeri need to be decisive, though, as the competition from Turkey is strong. Instead, they have barely added anybody yet to focus on the exits. In the same role, they made a competitive offer for Frank Kessié, but they didn’t match his request and asked him to wait.
André isn’t the only youngster being chased by Juventus, as they are going after Alajbegovic as well. Atalanta were briefly in the lead, but Bayer Leverkusen raised their request after more sides are seriously eyeing him.
Fiorentina, Milan, and Napoli have also shown interest in the Bosnian starlet, La ***** one reports. However, the biggest threat comes from England. Chelsea have muscled their way into the fray and are currently the favorites, The Telegraph reports.

#brazilian

Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, ******* nal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move.
La Liga giants Real Madrid are open to selling 26-year-old France defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United. (Sun)
AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, and Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba are also being considered by Manchester United as they aim to strengthen their midfield. (Sky Sports)
Bournemouth's 27-year-old United States midfielder Tyler Adams, valued at about £35m, is also an option for Michael Carrick's side. (Mail)
Former Manchester City defender John Stones, 32, and 28-year-old Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa are among ******* nal targets as the Gunners turn to the England duo after an injury to France defender William Saliba, 25. (Sky Sports)

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Bosnian online portal Faktor – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – reports that Chelsea are in pole position to acquire Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic.
Kicker also lends credence to a report initially surfacing in Britain’s Telegraph concerning the youngster’s next possible destination. The German publication even claims the 18-year-old has already lodged a transfer request.
As noted in a recent Get German Football News piece on Alajbegovic, Leverkusen have no qualms about selling the youngster despite the fact that he was only recently re-acquired from RB Salzburg.
Matters could proceed quickly in this case.
Leverkusen originally sold the Köln-native to Red Bull Salzburg for approximately €2m in July 2025. The arrangement allowed the Bundesliga club to retain control over his future through a buyback clause. Alajbegovic subsequently enjoyed an excellent breakthrough year in Austria and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.

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Chelsea have emerged as firm favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegovic. Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are in pole position to land the 18-year-old winger following his breakout performances for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Alajbegovic’s stock soared during the tournament after he scored a spectacular long-range goal in Bosnia’s 3–1 group-stage win over Qatar. At 18 years and 276 days, he became the youngest player to score from outside the penalty area at a World Cup since Kylian Mbappe in 2018. That historic strike earned him Man of the Match honours and put Europe’s top clubs on high alert.
Chelsea have identified Alajbegovic as a prime target who fits their long-term strategy of acquiring elite, high-potential domestic and international talent. While Serie A side Atalanta initially led the race ahead of Leeds United, Chelsea’s financial strength and readiness to meet Leverkusen’s asking price have shifted momentum decisively towards Stamford Bridge.
Bayer Leverkusen are open to selling the teenage attacker after recalling him from a stellar spell at Red Bull Salzburg, where he scored 13 goals and provided four ******* ists in a prolific 2025/26 campaign. Die Werkself are holding out for a fee of around £30 million.
With personal terms unlikely to be an obstacle, Chelsea are pushing to wrap up negotiations behind the scenes. Should a deal be completed, Alajbegovic would become the latest high-profile young international to join Chelsea’s ambitious project.

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