Leeds sign Noah Okafor from AC Milan on four-year deal

Noah Okafor has joined Leeds United from AC Milan on a four-year contract for a fee reported to be around 21 million euros, including add-ons, making him the ninth new signing of the summer as Leeds pursue Premier League security after promotion. The Switzerland international can operate across the forward line and arrives as part of a transfer window that has pushed Premier League spending to a record level, surpassing previous summer totals.

Okafor’s move comes after a season in which he returned to Milan from a six-month loan spell at Napoli, where he helped win the Serie A title. He registered seven goals in 54 appearances for Milan across all competitions, with a portion of his best moments coming after entering games late, a trait Milan cited when saying goodbye to him. In Switzerland, Okafor established himself as a key young talent at Basel before moving to Red Bull Salzburg, where he featured in more than 100 games and contributed to a sequence of league titles and European campaigns. He has earned 24 caps for his country and represented Switzerland at the World Cup in 2022.

The transfer also reflects Leeds United’s aggressive recruitment drive following their return to...