Juventus have stunned the football world by emerging as the frontrunners to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen starlet Kerim Alajbegovic in a deal worth 33 million euros plus 7 million euros in add-ons.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to Sky Sports Deutschland reporter Patrick Berger, negotiations between the two clubs have advanced rapidly, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that discussions are currently at an advanced stage.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international had spent the summer attracting intense interest from a host of European powerhouses, including Chelsea, Milan, Roma, and Atalanta.
Atalanta previously came closest to landing the teenager before backing away from negotiations, while Chelsea had also explored a move earlier in the day.
The sudden surge by the Bianconeri completely changes the landscape of the transfer window for the teenage sensation, who turns 19 in September.
Alajbegovic spent last season on loan at RB Salzburg, where he demonstrated his immense potential by netting 13 goals and providing four assists across 44 competitive appearances.
Both clubs have reportedly reached a verbal agreement and are now waiting for the final green light from the player to complete the sensational transfer.