Headline: Juventus’ Young Star Kerim Alajbegovic Shines with Goal Against Napoli
As it does every week, OneFootball shines a spotlight on a rising young talent. This Wednesday, we introduce you to a young forward making his mark in Serie A and European competition.
At just 19, Kerim Alajbegovic was already making headlines long before his stunning goal against Napoli.
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Back at Salzburg, the Bosnian winger had already caught the eye with his pace and ability to use both feet.
Last season, he notably scored nine goals and provided three assists in the Austrian league before earning a spot at the World Cup. He went on to shine there too, scoring against Qatar in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only win of the tournament.
The result? He caught the attention of several European heavyweights, including Juventus. Convinced of his talent, the Old Lady shelled out €32 million this summer to secure the young winger’s services.
But with Kenan Yildiz injured, he was handed the daunting task of replacing the Turkish star in attack. Despite a quiet start with the Bianconeri, the former Leverkusen player scored his first goal for the club in September, during a commanding Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen (5-0).
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However, the electrifying winger truly showed his class this weekend in the win over Napoli (2-0), scoring a sublime goal—his first in Serie A—that earned him the man-of-the-match award.
It was a goal full of character, one that felt like a true announcement of his arrival and brought Juventus fans some comfort amid a difficult start to the season.
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