Juventus have officially confirmed that Tarik Muharemovic's transfer to Leeds United will generate a "positive economic impact of approximately €17.4m" for the Serie A giants, thanks to a 50 percent sell-on clause embedded in the defender's departure two years ago.
The Bosnian international, 23, came through the Bianconeri's youth system at the Continassa training centre, progressing from the Primavera side to the NextGen project without ever making a senior competitive appearance for the club. In the summer of 2024, Juventus sold him to Sassuolo — a deal that proved pivotal when the English club came calling this summer.
Muharemovic spent the past two seasons with the Neroverdi, playing a key role in their promotion back to Serie A in 2024-25 and making 32 appearances across all competitions last term. His performances at the Mapei Stadium — coupled with three appearances for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup — attracted interest from Leeds, who moved swiftly to secure his signature.
The centre-back has signed a contract at Elland Road running until June 2031. Leeds fought off competition from several European clubs to land a player whose physical presence and ball-playing ability made him one of the most promising defenders outside Italy's top division last season.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Juventus detailed the financial upside from the transaction: "The operation involving the permanent transfer of the player's registration rights generates a positive economic impact on the current financial year amounting to approximately €17.4m, net of ancillary charges."
The sum represents a significant accounting gain for Juventus, who have been navigating the regulatory framework of financial sustainability while rebuilding their squad under the current management. The sell-on clause, originally negotiated during Muharemovic's move to Sassuolo, has delivered an unexpected windfall that strengthens the club's balance sheet without requiring any active involvement in the transfer.
For Leeds, the acquisition of a World Cup‑experienced defender with Italian top‑flight pedigree signals their intent to build depth in defence as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League campaign. Muharemovic becomes the latest addition to a squad aiming to establish itself in the top half of the table.
Sources
- https://football-italia.net/juventus-confirm-income-muharamovic-leeds/
