Official: Muharemovic joins Leeds United in €40m deal from Sassuolo
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Leeds United have completed the €40m signing of defender Muharemovic from Serie A side Sassuolo, confirmed as an official transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceSassuolo have officially sold defender Tarik Muharemovic to Leeds United for a reported €40m fee , with half that going to his former club Juventus.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international participated in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada, after knocking Italy out in the play-offs.
Muharemovic profit split between Juventus and Sassuolo SASSUOLO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and ACF Fiorentina at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on December 06, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) He had also been linked with the likes of Inter, Bournemouth, Sunderland , and even a return to Juve, but ultimately Leeds United stepped up to meet the €40m asking price.
As part of the €2m sale to Sassuolo in 2025, following an initial loan spell, Juventus retained a 50 per cent cut of the future sale fee, so they are pocketing around €20m from this deal.
Tarik Muharemovic has signed for Leeds United (leedsunited.com) The 23-year-old centre-back underwent his medical tests this week and has now been formally announced as a new Leeds United player.
Muharemovic leaves Italian football after amassing 32 Serie A appearances, where he scored two goals and provided two assists.
This is believed to be a club record investment from Leeds United, who just earned promotion into the Premier League.
Dobro došao u Leeds, Tarik! pic.twitter.com/y62VSyXwF9
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 17, 2026
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What happened
Leeds United have officially secured the services of young defender Muharemovic from Italian Serie A club Sassuolo for a reported fee of €40 million. The deal marks one of the significant incoming transfers for Leeds, bringing a highly regarded centre-back to English football. Sassuolo, known for developing talent, receive a substantial fee that reflects the growing market for promising defensive players. The move is expected to bolster Leeds' defensive options ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
A €40m transfer for a Sassuolo-developed defender signals Leeds United's significant financial investment and ambition. Sassuolo have a strong reputation for player development and generating profit through sales, so this fee represents strong business for the Italian club. For Leeds, adding a young, Serie A-proven defender addresses a key squad need and raises expectations for their defensive solidity. The deal could impact both Leeds' upcoming match predictions (positive defensive outlook) and Sassuolo's ability to reinvest.
Leeds United's defensive depth is significantly strengthened; Sassuolo lose a key young talent but receive major funds for reinvestment.
Leeds gain a highly-rated young defender; expect improved defensive metrics and possible starting XI changes in upcoming matches.