Alajbegovic's father confirms Sporting interest: They're in the race... | OneFootball

Kerim Alajbegovic, a Bosnian winger who has made 36 appearances and scored 11 goals for Salzburg, was re-signed by Bayer Leverkusen, but the player’s future could lie elsewhere. Interest from several European clubs has been growing, with Benfica and Sporting among the sides keeping a close eye on the situation.

The information was revealed by the player’s father, Papa Alajbegovic, in comments to Bild: "Interest from the two Roman clubs, Roma and Lazio, is confirmed. Back in the winter, they offered as much as €25 million. Now, English clubs with great financial power have entered the race and want to sign Alajbegovic. The same is happening with top Spanish clubs, as well as Benfica and Sporting".

Despite the interest, the family decided to maintain its link with the German club: "We consciously chose to continue on this path with Bayer Leverkusen. Our relationship with the club and with officials Kim Falkenberg, Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro is excellent," he added.

This time, the player is expected to remain at Salzburg until the end of the current season, before a decision is made on the next step in his career. Strong competition in the transfer market could influence the outcome.

This season, playing for Salzburg, Kerim Alajbegovic - valued at €15 million - has already been used 36 times. In the 2,132 minutes he has been on the pitch, the player has recorded 11 goals and three assists for his teammates.

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