Sporting and Benfica target ends up at Roma: see the fee | OneFootball

Kerim Alajbegovic, a young prospect linked with Sporting and Benfica, is on his way to Roma. According to Corriere dello Sport, the winger has already reached an agreement with the Italian club, with only the transfer terms with Bayer Leverkusen still to be settled, in a deal that could be worth between €25 million and €30 million.

The Bosnian international, just 18 years old, stood out this season while playing for Salzburg, and his performances led Leverkusen to activate their buy-back clause for €8 million, quickly increasing the player's market value.

Kerim Alajbegovic is now expected to join the project led by Gian Piero Gasperini, a coach renowned for his ability to develop young talents, in what is a clear sign of Roma’s commitment to the future. This time, both Sporting and Benfica end up losing this ‘race’ for the player.

It is worth recalling that the interest from the Lions and the Eagles had already been revealed by the player’s father, Papa Alajbegovic, in comments to Bild: "The interest of the two Roman clubs, Roma and Lazio, is confirmed. Back in the winter, they even offered up to €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".

This season, playing for Salzburg, Kerim Alajbegovic - valued at €15 million - has already made 39 appearances. In the 2,349 minutes he has been on the pitch, the player has recorded 12 goals and four assists for his teammates.

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