Official: Torino sign Perri from Leeds United, sell Pedersen to Olympiacos
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Torino complete the signing of goalkeeper Perri from Leeds United while selling Pedersen to Olympiacos in a simultaneous move.
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Attributed to original sourceTorino have officially signed goalkeeper Lucas Perri from Leeds United, on loan with option to buy for €16m, while they sold Marcus Pedersen to Olympiacos.
The two deals were struck while the team was on the field in this evening’s 2-1 Serie A defeat to Sassuolo.
Perri in for Torino, Pedersen out LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 26: Lucas Perri of Leeds United reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Chelsea and Leeds United on April 26, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) An agreement had been reached for Perri several weeks ago, but the move had been delayed while Leeds United tried to find a suitable replacement.
When that situation dragged on, Toro lost patience and demanded that Perri be released for his medical tests, which happened earlier this week.
The 28-year-old goalkeeper put pen to paper on the contract, a loan for €1m with option to buy believed to be set at circa €14-15m.
The Brazilian has also played for Sao Paulo, Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyonnais, when he was sold to Leeds last summer for €16m.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 08: Marcus Pedersen of Torino FC celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) Meanwhile, Olympiacos announced this evening that they have purchased Pedersen and that deal is reported to be worth €6m with up to another €2m in performance-related bonuses.
It allows Torino to turn a profit, having bought him from Feyenoord in 2024 for a total €4.6m fee.
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What happened
Torino have officially announced two transfer deals. The Italian club have brought in goalkeeper Perri from Leeds United, adding depth between the posts. In a corresponding move, Torino have sold defender Pedersen to Greek side Olympiacos. The dual transactions suggest Torino are reshaping their squad in both defensive areas ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Torino's decision to bring in a goalkeeper from Leeds United while moving a defender out to Olympiacos reflects a measured squad recalibration rather than a dramatic overhaul. Replacing and repositioning squad pieces across defensive areas simultaneously points to deliberate squad planning by the coaching staff and management. For Torino, adding a new goalkeeper signals their intent to shore up the back line, while the Pedersen departure frees up wage budget and a squad spot. These are the kind of pragmatic, low-profile moves that often determine whether a mid-table side consolidates or slides.
Torino gain a new goalkeeper but lose defensive cover with Pedersen's exit to Olympiacos.