Juventus Confirms Arrival of Alajbegović and Kolo Muani
The young Bosnia and Herzegovina international has arrived in Turin, while the French striker has been given the green light for a medical and a permanent transfer from PSG.
The young Bosnia and Herzegovina international has arrived in Turin, while the French striker has been given the green light for a medical and a permanent transfer from PSG.
Juventus Football Club confirmed two significant signings on Friday. New player Kerim Alajbegović has arrived in Turin, and at the same time, a permanent transfer for French striker Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain has been agreed.
The news of Alajbegović's arrival was confirmed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano on his Telegram channel, along with footage of the young Bosnia and Herzegovina international arriving in Turin on August 1, 2026. "Juventus' new signing Kerim Alajbegović has just arrived in Turin. Here he is, confirmed," Romano wrote.
On the same day, Romano also shared exclusive information that Randal Kolo Muani had been given permission to fly to Turin to undergo a medical. The key development is that this is no longer a loan with an obligation to buy, but a permanent transfer.
According to information from French outlet L'Equipe, corroborated by Romano and Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus and PSG have reached an agreement on the transfer. The Parisian club is set to receive €38 million this summer, with a potential additional €12 million in bonuses.
"This operation, long envisioned as a loan with an obligation to purchase, will ultimately take the form of a direct transfer," writes L'Equipe.
Kolo Muani, who already played for the Turin club in 2025, was eager to continue his career with the Bianconeri. The French international was not part of PSG coach Luis Enrique's plans and will become the third striker to leave the Parisian club in this transfer window, following Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid's young striker Espi has experienced an incredible three days in the Spanish capital. After signing for the royal club, he made his debut in a friendly against Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, which ended 2-2.
"I feel like the happiest man in the world. These have been three incredible days. I've been in Madrid for less than 72 hours, I've trained with my teammates and already made my debut. I'm over the moon," Espi told Spanish outlet Marca.
The young player revealed how coach José Mourinho welcomed him and what instructions he gave. "I was in shock; I couldn't believe it. Mourinho didn't call me on the phone, but he greeted me as soon as I arrived at the training center. He told me to be myself, to stay in the box because the game was complicated, and to leave my heart on the pitch," Espi recounted.
Espi also stressed that he wants to justify the trust of the coaching staff and help the team. "This is a dream come true. I'm here to help my teammates, give my all, and seize every opportunity the coach gives me," said the new Real player. He added that his teammates have welcomed him brilliantly.
He particularly highlighted his delight at sharing the dressing room with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. "They are among the best players in the world. Being alongside them is something incredible," added the new Real player, whose dreams are to debut at the Santiago Bernabéu and win trophies.
