Atalanta prepare opening offer for Leverkusen's Alajbegovic with player approval
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Atalanta have received approval from Alajbegovic and are preparing an opening offer to Bayer Leverkusen for the young player.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Atalanta have stepped forwards with a proposal for Bosnia and Herzegovina talent Kerim Alajbegovic , who has also been linked with a move to Milan and Roma, and the latest updates claim that the teenager has given his approval to Bergamo as a potential destination.
Atalanta preparing €20m bid for Alajbegovic after receiving player approval Alajbegovic has attracted the interest from a number of top-flight clubs in Italy including Roma, Milan and according to the latest reports from Alfredo Pedullà , Atalanta as well.
The exciting 18-year-old winger scored nine goals from 28 appearances for RB Salzburg in 2025-26, which was enough for Bayer Leverkusen to immediately activate their buy-back clause for the teenage talent.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Kerim Alaibegovic #19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Alajbegovic was born in Germany, spent eight years with the academy of 1. FC Köln before joining the youth ranks in Leverkusen in 2021.
Bayer Leverkusen are expected to listen to offers for Alajbegovic this summer, and according to Pedullà’s report, Atalanta are expected to step forwards with an offer of €20m plus bonuses.
Already, this is not expected to be enough to convince Leverkusen into selling, but Pedullà insists that La Dea have made their intentions clear. Monday’s report adds that Atalanta have already received a ‘yes’ from Alajbegovic and his representatives.
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What happened
Atalanta are moving to sign Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, having reportedly secured the player's approval to make the move. The Italian club is now preparing an opening offer for the Bundesliga side. This signals Atalanta's continued investment in young talent and their proactive approach in the transfer market. The deal is still in early stages with no fee or personal terms disclosed yet.
Chance analysis
Atalanta's interest in Alajbegovic reflects their well-established recruitment model of acquiring promising young players and developing them. Having player approval is a significant step that strengthens Atalanta's negotiating position. For Leverkusen, losing a squad player but recouping funds fits their model. The transfer has limited immediate match impact but could shape squad depth for the upcoming season.
Atalanta gain a prospect with player buy-in; Leverkusen may lose squad depth but could reinvest funds.
Atalanta is strengthening squad depth; monitor for confirmation of fee and whether Alajbegovic factors into early-season plans.