Bayer Leverkusen decide against re-signing Salzburg starlet in January

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·1 January 2026

Back in November, Bayer Leverkusen were reported to be considering activating a buy-back option to re-sign Kerim Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg.

However, according to Sky Germany, the Bundesliga club have now decided not to bring the 21-year-old back during the winter transfer window.

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Leverkusen will reassess the possibility of re-signing the promising winger in the summer.

Alajbegovic was sold to Salzburg last summer for €2 million, and a return would reportedly cost around €8 million.

Since his move, the Köln-born talent has impressed in Austria’s top flight, scoring six goals in 14 league appearances.