Leeds United sign defender Muharemović for record fee

Leeds United have completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina international defender Tarik Muharemović from Serie A side Sassuolo, with the transfer representing a major investment for the newly promoted Premier League club. The 23-year-old center-back finalized the move on July 17, 2026, signing a five-year contract that will keep him at Elland Road until June 2031.

While the exact fee has been reported differently, multiple sources confirm the deal is a club-record investment for Leeds, with figures cited between 34 million and 40 million. This surpasses the previous record set by the signing of Georginio Rutter. Muharemović arrives to bolster a defense that recently lost Pascal Struijk, who joined Brighton earlier in the summer.

The towering, left-footed defender established himself as a key player for Sassuolo last season, making 32 Serie A appearances and contributing with four goals and two assists. His performances followed a successful Serie B campaign that helped secure Sassuolo's promotion. His profile as a defender dominant in aerial duels and comfortable progressing the ball with his feet aligns with the tactical demands of manager Daniel Farke.