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