New Juventus signing Alajbegovic stated in an interview with Tuttosport that he has repeatedly watched many videos of Messi's games and considers Messi to be the best of all time.

Many clubs in half of Europe wanted Kerim Alajbegovic, especially Italian teams. Despite offers from several clubs, he ultimately chose Juventus. What was the reason?

Because it's very difficult to say no when Juventus comes calling. This is one of the greatest clubs in the world, and I am sincerely proud to wear this jersey. Indeed, the club's willingness to trust me is incredibly important to me.

How much did Pjanic influence your decision?

Yes, Pjanic did play a crucial role in my choice. He played for Juventus, is an extremely good player, and has a great influence at this club. He also helped my father a lot, and my father has always been in communication with him and the club. The final result was what we wanted, and everyone is happy about it.

Del Piero spoke highly of you, calling you a talented rising star. Did you have the chance to speak with Del Piero during the training camp in Perth?

Piero needs no introduction, he is a household name. He is a truly epoch-making great player, an absolute legend. I can only look up to him as an example. It is an honor for me to receive such praise from him. It is extraordinary for a football legend to give you such affirmation. But obviously, it is far from over, and I must continue to train hard. I have just joined the team, and I want to give my all to prove my ability to everyone. I still have a long way to go.

Spalletti also gave a similar assessment to Piero. Now, you are gradually getting to know the Juventus coach better. How important is it to establish good chemistry with your new coach?

Yes, the new coach is excellent. You can see it on the training ground; he always demands the best performance from the team, striving for absolute perfection. He himself is very hardworking, which is a good thing. I learn new things in every training session. You can feel this in the details; he demands that every pass must be precise. This is crucial, as it allows me to refine my passing, shooting, running, and positioning. In my opinion, he is a very high-level coach, and I am very honored to train under him. I can't wait to learn and improve day by day, training session by training session.

You are still young; do you study old and new stars by watching videos online to hone your skills and improve your game?

As I said before, in my opinion, the greatest player of all time is Messi. In the past, I repeatedly watched many videos of his games, and I still do. He is among the top players of all time. You can observe how he handles things and try to draw some inspiration from it. He is my role model, and that's why I repeatedly study him.

After watching the friendly match, fans have already begun to imagine Alajbegovic and Kenan Yildiz playing together. How do you get along with the Juventus number ten?

Oh, we get along very well. Kenan is very talented and also a very good person. He helped me a lot. We can communicate in German, and for me, it's very precious to have teammates who can speak my native language. It's great to have him and other teammates around. Kenan is truly a good friend of mine, and we are both eager to fight side by side to help the team and contribute to Juventus' continued success.

Do you know? For Italian fans, you are somewhat of a "nightmare."

Me?

You, representing the Bosnian national team, ended Italy's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup...

Ah, so that's what it was.

During the training camp, did you discuss this with your Italian teammates?

No, not at all, after all, it's all in the past. Of course, Bosnia rejoiced at that result, while Italy was quite the opposite. What happened has happened. For a football powerhouse like Italy, it certainly isn't a fond memory; but for us, qualifying for the World Cup was an incredibly wonderful experience. However, now we must focus on the new season and the upcoming matches. Perhaps in the future, we'll joke about it. So, there are no barriers between me and Italian fans.

What are you like off the field?

Actually, my life is quite simple. I mostly stay at home, occasionally go out for dinner with my parents, and spend most of my time relaxing at home. I play PlayStation; I don't have any particular hobbies. After training, I most enjoy resting well to prepare for the next day.

Speaking of gaming consoles, during the Juventus training camp, did you find out who was the best at gaming? Was there any teammate who was exceptionally good? (laughs)

I'm the best! Seriously, we didn't play much in our spare time. I think only Muani brought a gaming console. But later, I want to compete with everyone, because I'm not bad myself.

AF's PC site is now live! Browse full news, comments, match details and stats on your computer. Visit: www.allfootballapp.com