Kerim Alajbegović Transfer from Bayer Leverkusen U19 to Red Bull Salzburg
Kerim Alajbegovic, a 17-year-old top talent and Bosnian U21 international, transfers from Bayer Leverkusen to RB Salzburg. He signs a contract until 2029. Bayer Leverkusen has secured a buy-back option. The transfer fee is up to 2.5 million euros, and Alajbegovic was waiting for his professional debut at Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen loses its top talent Kerim Alajbegovic to RB Salzburg. According to 'Sky', the 17-year-old is already in the city of Mozart to undergo a medical examination and is expected to sign his new contract with the Austrian Bundesliga club afterwards. The Bosnian U21 international, who comes from Bayer's youth, had been waiting in vain for a chance with the professionals until now. In Salzburg, the technically strong left winger hopes for his breakthrough. Bayer Leverkusen secures a buyback option that is not bound to an expiration date.
Bayer Leverkusen has agreed to let Kerim Alajbegovic move to RB Salzburg. According to Sky, there is a complete agreement between RB Salzburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and the player. The Austrian club will pay up to 2.5 million euros for the transfer, and Bayer Leverkusen secures a buy-back option that can be activated yearly. Although Alajbegovic has not yet played under Xabi Alonso for the professional team, he hopes to make a breakthrough at Salzburg. Earlier this year, he had extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028.
Red Bull Salzburg is close to acquiring the services of 17-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic, who is currently under contract with Bayer Leverkusen. The deal is reported to be nearing completion, according to 'Kicker'. However, Alajbegovic is not expected to be sold outright, as Bayer Leverkusen sees him as a future prospect for the German Bundesliga. The transfer might involve a loan or a buy-back option. Alajbegovic hinted at the imminent announcement by posting an hourglass on his Instagram profile and recently started following Red Bull Salzburg on social media.
Kerim Alajbegovic is highly sought after by several clubs. According to 'reprezentacija.ba', RB Salzburg is one of the clubs interested in him. Bayer Leverkusen is not keen on selling him, but a loan deal could be possible. Alajbegovic is contracted to Bayer until 2028.
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