Young Bosnian National Team Player Impresses Juventus Fans
Kerim Alajbegović introduced himself to the Turin faithful through a short video, while Jovo Lukić awaits a transfer to England.
Kerim Alajbegović introduced himself to the Turin faithful through a short video, while Jovo Lukić awaits a transfer to England.
Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player Kerim Alajbegović has officially begun his adventure at Juventus. Just one day after signing his contract, the Italian giants released a video in which the 18-year-old footballer introduced himself to the fans through a series of quick-fire questions and answers.
After his unveiling in Turin, Alajbegović immediately joined the squad for their pre-season preparations in Hong Kong, where he will be at the disposal of coach Luciano Spalletti. Juventus has already touted him as one of the most exciting signings of this transfer window.
In the video posted on social media on August 3, 2026, the young international revealed a few interesting tidbits about himself. When asked about his favorite food, he answered "kebab" without hesitation, and he says he likes to spend his free time playing PlayStation.
When it came to naming his football role model, there was no doubt: "Lionel Messi", said Alajbegović.
However, the question about his nickname drew the most attention. With a smile, he revealed that his friends call him "Keru". This detail sparked numerous reactions among fans, as well as in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where many were surprised by this revelation.
While Alajbegović embarks on a new chapter in his career, his national teammate Jovo Lukić is on the verge of a transfer. The Universitatea Cluj striker was left out of the squad for the league match against FC Botoşani on August 3, 2026, and Romanian media report that the reason is not an injury, but rather the club's desire to protect him ahead of an impending transfer.
According to the same sources, a club from the English Championship, whose name has not yet been revealed, is seriously interested in Lukić. Interest has grown further following his impressive performances in European qualifiers, where he scored two goals in the two-legged tie against Norwegian side Brann.
Cluj has reportedly applied the same approach as with the earlier transfer of player Coubiş, keeping Lukić out of the team to avoid the risk of injury and jeopardizing the deal. Although his departure would be a significant loss for the Romanian club, given that he was the team's top scorer last season, a move to England would represent a major step forward in the career of the Bosnian striker.
