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Juventus secures Kerim Alajbegovic amid Chelsea interest for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Juventus secures Kerim Alajbegovic amid Chelsea interest for new season

Summary

Juventus has signed Kerim Alajbegovic, who will compete with the team in the 2026/2027 season. The Bosnian player was previously a target for Chelsea, and the successful acquisition has pleased Alessandro Del Piero. Del Piero remarked on the significance of Alajbegovic's decision to join the Italian league, indicating a potential shift in player preferences. He emphasized the need to allow the young talent time to adapt under Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti.

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By the Numbers

•Juventus hijacked Chelsea's move for Kerim Alajbegovic.
•Alajbegovic will join Juventus for the 2026/2027 season.
•Del Piero expressed pleasure in the signing's significance for Italian football.
•Del Piero highlights the importance of allowing Alajbegovic time to develop.
•Alajbegovic will work under manager Luciano Spalletti at Juventus.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Del Piero impressed Juventus could convince Kerim Alajbegovic to join them

What they're saying

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Juventus hijacked Chelsea’s move for Kerim Alajbegovic, and the Bosnian will now compete for them in the 2026/2027 season. This has delighted Alessandro Del Piero, not only because the player joined...
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