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...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Serie A•Aug 14, 2026, 10:50 AMLeao and seven other unwanted Milan players left out of squad for Man United
Serie A•Aug 14, 2026, 8:25 AMThe Villar Perosa Story
Serie A•Aug 13, 2026, 11:41 PMDid Cristiano Ronaldo almost join Atletico Madrid in 2022? Club president reveals the truth
Serie A•Aug 13, 2026, 9:05 PMBesiktas wants to sign Juventus midfielder this summer
Serie A•Aug 13, 2026, 7:50 PMJuventus’ rumored loan move for PSG-bound Zion Suzuki looks to be in jeopardy of not happening
Serie A•Aug 13, 2026, 7:05 PMReport Ngonge targeted by Monza after Napoli €20m flop
