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Atalanta nears €25 million transfer for Leverkusen's Alajbegovic

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Atalanta nears €25 million transfer for Leverkusen's Alajbegovic
Summary

Atalanta Bergamo is reportedly on the brink of signing Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen for about €25 million, according to Corriere dello Sport. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder was instrumental in RB Salzburg last season with 9 goals and 3 assists in 29 appearances. He also played all four matches for Bosnia at the World Cup this year. Alajbegovic's move is partly influenced by his national teammate Sead Kolasinac, who has encouraged the transfer. The deal includes bonuses that may increase the financial payout to Leverkusen.

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What We Know
  • •Atalanta targets Kerim Alajbegovic for €25 million transfer.
  • •Alajbegovic scored 9 goals for RB Salzburg last season.
  • •He played in all four World Cup matches for Bosnia.
  • •Sead Kolasinac influences Alajbegovic's decision to transfer.
Latest Updates
  • 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Atalanta far from securing Alajbegovic as other Serie A sides hunt Leverkusen gem
  • 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Atalanta reportedly verging on €25million capture of Leverkusen prodigy
What they're saying
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Although it was reported that an agreement between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen was imminent for Kerim Alajbegovic, this scenario is currently considered highly unlikely.The primary reason lies in fi...

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Italian news source Corriere dello Sport reports that the Kerim Alajbegovic is on the verge of a transfer to Atalanta Bergamo.His Bosnian national teammate Sead Kolasinac, formerly of Schalke, has rep...

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