Juventus fend off Chelsea to capture Leverkusen's 18-year-old sensation
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Kerim Alajbegović is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Juventus, based on Sky Germany's latest updates.
Bayer Leverkusen and the famous Turin-based outfit have reached a full agreement on a permanent transfer for the winger.
Juventus are expected to initially pay €33million up front for the 18-year-old Bosnia Herzegovina international.
The transfer fee could rise to as much as €40million through bonus payments, while only the final details remain to be settled.
Should Juventus get the deal over the line, the Old Lady will have fended off interest from both Chelsea FC, SSC Napoli and Atalanta Bergamo.
Chelsea were reportedly favourites to land Alajbegovic given their financial superiority, but it appears Juventus have won the race.
All that remains for Alajbegovic to complete is his medical examination followed by an official contract signing thereafter.
