New Juventus Signing Alajbegovic: 'An Honour to Play for Italy's Top Club'

Kerim Alajbegović has voiced his immense pride in joining Juventus, describing it as a "great honour" to wear the iconic black and white colours following his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. The 18-year-old Bosnian international shared his initial thoughts in his first interview as a Juventus player, expressing his excitement after being officially presented on Sunday.

Reflecting on his first experience at the Allianz Stadium, Alajbegović stated, "Yesterday at the Allianz Stadium, I experienced truly wonderful emotions. I am eager to begin, I feel a profound sense of pride, and it is a tremendous honour to wear this shirt. I will give my absolute best."

When asked to characterize his playing style, Alajbegović highlighted his attacking prowess. He described himself as "a player who enjoys having the ball at his feet" and thrives on shooting, dribbling, creating scoring opportunities, and passing. His ambition is to contribute fully to the attack and consistently play with a forward-thinking mindset.

Alajbegović Sets His Sights on Serie A Success with Juventus

The young talent has already faced Italian opposition, notably converting a penalty during Bosnia's shootout victory over Italy in March, a result that ultimately prevented the Azzurri from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Drawing from this experience, he commented on the challenges ahead: "The match against Italy was a good one. Fortunately, we won in the end, but it was incredibly difficult, and they played very well." He added, "I feel ready for Serie A and for Italian football. Playing for the biggest team in Italy is a significant source of pride, and I understand I will need to work diligently to improve."

Alajbegović is keen to integrate quickly into his new surroundings, stating his desire to "adapt very rapidly and showcase my qualities from the outset." He concluded with a message of self-belief, advising his younger self to "Believe in yourself, because you can achieve great things."