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World Cup 2026 opener headed for Serie A? Intriguing transfer in the works

The Bergamo club sees Kerim Alajbegović as their top priority for the winger position.

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A dazzling World Cup performance could open the door for Alajbegović to one of Europe's elite leagues.

Details: According to renowned insider Fabrizio Romano, Atalanta are preparing to submit an official bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s talented winger Kerim Alajbegović. The Bosnian is considered the club's primary candidate to strengthen their attacking flanks.

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The next step will be negotiations with Bayer's management. Meanwhile, Leverkusen expects that more clubs will soon join the race for one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's brightest young talents.

This means Atalanta must act fast if the Bergamaschi want to outpace their rivals and be the first to secure the winger’s signature.

🚨🇧🇦 Atalanta are set to submit official bid for Kerim Alajbegović as favorite target for winger position.

Negotiations to follow with Bayer Leverkusen expecting more clubs to join the race for the talented winger. pic.twitter.com/nx3tYrmd2e
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2026

It's worth noting that at World Cup 2026, Alajbegović set a remarkable milestone. At 18 years and 276 days old, he became the youngest player since 1966 to score from outside the box at a World Cup, surpassing Kylian Mbappé’s record.

Reminder: Incredible! 18-year-old Bosnian prodigy breaks Mbappé's World Cup record (VIDEO).

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