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Leeds Agree €40 Million Deal for Sassuolo Defender Muharemovic

7/15/2026

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Leeds Sign Muharemovic

Leeds United have agreed in principle to sign Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic for €40 million.
The deal includes a €20 million sell-on clause that gives Juventus a 50 percent share of any future transfer fee.
Leeds plan the signing to replace Pascal Struijk, who left for Brighton for up to £18 million.
Manager Daniel Farke said the left-footed, ball-playing centre-back strong in the air matches his desired profile.

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Muharemovic completed a €40 million permanent move to Sassuolo in 2025, with a 50 percent sell-on clause benefiting Juventus.
Premier League clubs, including Leeds, have shown interest in the defender, reflecting his rising market value.
He played three matches for Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup, including the last-32 loss to the United States.

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Leeds Reshapes Defense

Daniel Farke’s switch to a back-three sparked a run that secured Leeds United’s 14th place.
The new shape highlighted Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk.
After Pascal Struijk’s exit, Leeds United have centre-backs: Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Max Wober and Sebastiaan Bornauw.
Leeds United expect to sell either Max Wober or Sebastiaan Bornauw, likely the latter, while planning to sign two centre-backs before preseason.

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Leeds Sign Muharemovic

Leeds United have agreed in principle to sign Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic for €40 million.
The deal includes a €20 million sell-on clause that gives Juventus a 50 percent share of any future transfer fee.
Leeds plan the signing to replace Pascal Struijk, who left for Brighton for up to £18 million.
Manager Daniel Farke said the left-footed, ball-playing centre-back strong in the air matches his desired profile.

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