Juve is always Juve, Pjanic explains the allure of the Old Lady
Miralem Pjanic has revealed the secret behind Juventus's successful recruitment of Kerim Alajbegovic, a move that stunned Chelsea who had been close to signing the teenager.
Pjanic, a fellow Bosnian, played a role in Alajbegovic choosing Juventus over other top clubs, including Chelsea. The 31-year-old midfielder explained that his friendship with Alajbegovic's father helped him offer his perspective on the club.
Pjanic has now broken his silence on the role he played in the transfer and suggested that Juventus is already a club capable of selling itself to players they want to recruit. He told Football Italia: "Because Kerim is more mature than his 18 years let on, and he has a good family behind him as well. I am a friend of his father's and I told him what I thought about Juventus and about the other opportunities. In the end, it was their choice."
Alajbegovic's move to Juventus represents a major coup for the Bianconeri, who have been actively seeking to strengthen their squad. The 18-year-old had even agreed to join Chelsea before Juventus hijacked the move and secured his signature.
The youngster's arrival in Turin is a significant boost for Juventus, particularly after Chelsea had appeared to be close to completing the transfer. Juventus have now added one of the most exciting teenagers in world football to Luciano Spalletti's squad.
Pjanic's comments suggest that he offered advice rather than attempting to make the decision for Alajbegovic. The final choice remained with the youngster and his family, while Juventus were ultimately able to secure a player who had been close to joining Chelsea.
Alajbegovic will now begin his Juventus career, with the club hoping his potential can develop into a major asset for the squad. The Bianconeri are expected to face stiff competition from other top clubs, but Pjanic's endorsement may have given them a vital edge in the transfer market.
As Alajbegovic begins his Juventus journey, the Bianconeri will be watching closely to see how he adapts to the pressure of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Source: Yahoo Sports