The Prodigal Bosnian: Kerim Alajbegović’s €8m Leverkusen Homecoming
Bayer Leverkusen have triggered an €8 million buy-back clause to bring 18-year-old Bosnian sensation Kerim Alajbegović back to the BayArena after a meteoric breakout year at RB Salzburg. In this episode, we trace his remarkable journey from youth prospect to World Cup hero, explore how new head coach Carles Martínez can mold his versatile attacking skill set, and analyze what his return means for a rebuilding Leverkusen side aiming for a European resurgence in 2026/27.
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