Kerim Alajbegovic joins Juventus, turns down Chelsea move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Kerim Alajbegovic has officially signed with Juventus, turning down a prior offer from Chelsea. The young player joins the Bianconeri after a successful season with RB Salzburg. Alajbegovic expressed his pride and excitement about the opportunity to play for such a prestigious club in Serie A, emphasizing the monumental decision to reject other offers. Juventus aims to utilize his talents in both domestic and European competitions as he adapts to his new team.
- •Alajbegovic joined Juventus following a strong season at RB Salzburg.
- •He chose Juventus over a potential transfer to Chelsea.
- •The player looks to contribute in both Serie A and European matches.
- •His signing is viewed as a key strategic move for Juventus.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — “Proud to be here” Kerim Alajbegovic says he just could not reject Juventus
"At a time when Serie A has lost some of its pulling power, it was remarkable that Juventus hijacked Chelsea’s move for Kerim Alajbegovic. After a stunning season at RB Salzburg, Bayer Leverkusen wou...
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