Bosnia international Tarik Muharemovic set to become Leeds United's most expensive defender

Published Jul 15, 11:05 AM UTC

Tarik Muharemovic, a Bosnia-Herzegovina international and left-footed centre-back, is set to become Leeds United's most expensive defender in history, moving from Italian club Sassuolo. The 22-year-old, who gained attention after being fouled by Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup, is praised by his former U21 coach Slobodan Starcevic for his composure, passing, and tactical intelligence. Starcevic compares him favorably to Giorgio Chiellini but notes his different style. Muharemovic overcame a fractured leg at Juventus, helped Sassuolo gain promotion and achieve a mid-table Serie A finish, and impressed for Bosnia in World Cup qualifiers and the tournament itself. His move to Leeds is seen as a major step in his development.