Kerim Alajbegović close to Serie A move: Dragon ready for Champions League

Bosnia and Herzegovina star Kerim Alajbegović is on the verge of a transfer to Serie A. According to the latest reports, Atalanta is currently the most serious candidate for his signature, and the club from Bergamo has already prepared an offer for Bayer Leverkusen. Alajbegović is 18 years old and one of the most promising young players in Europe.

What happened?

Italian media report that Atalanta has offered 20 million euros plus additional bonuses for the transfer of the young winger. Bayer Leverkusen, who activated the buy-back clause for Alajbegović, will not easily agree to the sale but is willing to listen to offers during the summer transfer window. Alajbegović scored nine goals in 28 appearances for RB Salzburg in the 2025/26 season.

Why is this important for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Alajbegović is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most talented players, and his transfer to Serie A could be a big step in his career. If the transfer goes through, he will be the first Bosnia and Herzegovina representative to play for Atalanta. The club from Bergamo is a regular participant in European competitions, which could help Alajbegović in his further development.

What comes next?

Bayer Leverkusen is expected to consider offers for Alajbegović in the coming days. If the transfer is realized, Alajbegović could continue his career in one of the most stable Italian clubs. Born in Germany, Alajbegović spent eight years in the youth academy of 1. FC Köln before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.