Leeds United are set to complete their second signing of the summer window with Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo, with the Bosnian defender set to join for north of £30m.
Leeds have already been active in the summer market with the surprise coup of Harry Wilson. After the Wales star came close to joining the Whites last summer, Wilson has now arrived at Elland Road on a free.
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But Leeds are expected to be busy this summer, after losing Karl Darlow and Pascal Struijk to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Brighton. Both players will require replacing ahead of 2026-27.
Reports emerged over the weekend and into Monday that Leeds were targeting Tarik Muharemovic, after being linked with other left-footed defenders including Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly and Wolves’ Ladislav Krejci.
Serie A fans impressed by Leeds’ deal for Tarik Muharemovic
It was claimed that Leeds would stage talks for Muharemovic on Tuesday. Now, multiple sources say Leeds have agreed a deal to sign Muharemovic for £34m, with personal terms expected to be sorted.
A deal is done for Muharemovic, with Fabrizio Romano confirming half the fee paid for the Bosnia World Cup star will go to his previous club Juventus. He starred in Serie A last season, but is relatively unknown.
At least, on these shores. So, what do Serie A fans think of Muharemovic’s move to Leeds, given they have more knowledge of the left-footed defender? Well, the majority are impressed by Leeds’ imminent arrival.
One fan of Italian football took to X to say: “what a coup this is”. He continued by describing the deal as a “statement signing” for Leeds, which will provide plenty of encouragement for supporters in Yorkshire.
Another said that Muharemovic was a “standout in Serie A last season”. Another simply said that he is a “great signing for Leeds”, confident that the defender will be a good addition for Daniel Farke’s outfit.
Muharemovic to Leeds: The contract details
Muharemovic is set to join Leeds for a £34m fee, which immediately sees the Whites complete their second-most-expensive transfer. Georginio Rutter’s move from Hoffenheim in 2023 remains a record.
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But how much will Muharemovic earn at Elland Road? Reports in Italy state that the defender is set to put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Farke’s Whites, a contract valid until the summer of 2031.
Multiple reports state that Muharemovic will earn a total of around £3m a year, and specifically, £57,000 a week. Given the transfer fee, the wages are slightly on the low side. Given he is only 23, it makes sense.
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