Leverkusen have built a reputation for nurturing elite young talent, and Alajbegović looks set to be the latest off the production line. Having left the Werkself for Red Bull Salzburg in search of first-team football last summer, the Bosnia and Herzegovina international bas been bought back just a year later and now returns with big expectations following a sensational World Cup campaign.
With goals, assists and senior international recognition already to his name, the versatile attacker will certainly be one to watch in the Bundesliga next term.