Alajbegović's Albanian Greeting to Zhegrova After Victory
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian international has yet to make his Juventus debut, but he's already turned heads with a clip from the stands in Hong Kong.
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian international has yet to make his Juventus debut, but he's already turned heads with a clip from the stands in Hong Kong.
On August 7, 2026, Juventus defeated Chelsea 1-0 in a friendly match in Hong Kong, and after the game, Bosnian-Herzegovinian international Kerim Alajbegović drew particular attention. Although he didn't play, his reaction from the stands quickly went viral on social media.
The winning goal for the Italian club came in the 68th minute. Kenan Yildiz assisted Edon Zhegrova, and the Kosovar international found the far corner with a precise left-footed strike. During the celebration, Alajbegović shouted to his teammate: "Shqipe, shqipe", which in Albanian slang means "bro."
Alajbegović recently joined Juventus and has yet to make his debut for the new club. He watched the match against Chelsea from the stands, and the coaching staff, led by manager Luciano Spalletti, wants to ease him into the full training process. Alongside Randal Kolo Muani, he is currently following an individual fitness program to adapt to the demands and absorb tactical ideas without risking injury.
His first appearance in a Juventus shirt is expected as early as tomorrow, August 8, 2026, in a friendly against Inter in Perth, Australia.
