Noah Okafor Set For Leeds United Switch In Major €20m Transfer Move

Noah Okafor is set to join Leeds United from AC Milan in a deal worth over €20 million. The Swiss forward will sign a four-year contract with the option of an extra season, signaling a significant new chapter in his career and for Leeds as they return to the Premier League.

OKAFOR CHOOSES LEEDS AFTER FAKE’S CALLS

Leeds United have reached an agreement with AC Milan for the transfer of Noah Okafor after weeks of talks. The 24-year-old will undergo his medical within the next 24 hours. Manager Daniel Farke personally pushed for the signing, reportedly speaking directly with Okafor to convince him of the club’s project. Okafor’s move is set to cost over €20 million, with personal terms agreed on a contract running to 2029, plus an option until 2030 as confirmed in recent reports. Leeds faced competition from other clubs, but Farke’s persistence and the Premier League opportunity proved decisive.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR LEEDS AND MILAN

Leeds United’s move for Okafor is seen as a major statement following their promotion back to the Premier League. Last season in the Championship, Leeds narrowly missed out on promotion, finishing third according to the latest updates. Okafor brings top-flight experience from Serie A and Europe, having scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists for Milan in 31 league appearances in the 2024/25 season. For AC Milan, Okafor’s departure comes just as the club lost Rafael Leão to injury in their Coppa Italia win over Bari, potentially limiting their attacking options as they fight to reclaim their place in the Serie A top four.

WHAT’S NEXT: DEBUT AND KEY FIXTURES AHEAD

Leeds will hope Okafor is available for their next Premier League fixture, a home match against Arsenal. Leeds won their opening match against Everton, while Arsenal also won, but at Old Trafford against Manchester United. Okafor will compete for a spot up front as Leeds try to improve their attack. Milan, meanwhile, finished 8th in the Serie A, missing on European football, with a tough match against newly-promoted Cremonese coming up. Both clubs face key weeks as their new campaigns continue and fans watch closely to see if Okafor delivers immediate impact in the Premier League.