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Leeds signs Bosnian defender Muharemović fouled by US forward Balogun at World Cup
Leeds said the five-year signing is meant to strengthen its defense after Muharemovic helped Sassuolo win the Serie B title.
- Leeds United signed center back Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo on Friday, securing the defender on a five-year deal for a reported 40 million euros .
- Muharemovic impressed during the 2025-26 campaign as Sassuolo finished 11th in Serie A, having helped the Italian side win the Serie B title in 2025 while on loan from Juventus.
- During the FIFA World Cup round of 32, the Bosnia international faced the United States, where Folarin Balogun received a red card for a foul on the defender.
- President Donald Trump pressured FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to suspend Balogun, who subsequently played in Belgium's 4-1 win despite the incident.
- Owned by 49ers Enterprises, Leeds begins its Premier League campaign away to Nottingham Forest on August 22, with Muharemovic as the club's second permanent signing following Harry Wilson.
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Soccer-Leeds sign defender Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo
July 17 (Reuters) - Leeds United have signed Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic from Serie A side Sassuolo on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.
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Tarik Muharemovic, defender fouled by Balogun at World Cup, signs for Leeds United
Leeds United has signed Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic from Serie A side Sassuolo on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.
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Leeds signs Bosnian defender Muharemović fouled by US forward Balogun at World Cup
The Bosnian defender who was fouled by United States forward Folarin Balogun that sparked a World Cup controversy is joining Premier League club Leeds. U.S.
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