{
  "id": 1269614,
  "title": "Elvedi set for Leeds move as £8.5m fee agreed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/elvedi-set-for-leeds-move-as-8-5m-fee-agreed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:52:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2lqqr15p2yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leeds United have reached an agreement for the signing of Swiss defender Nico Elvedi, with a fee of £8.5m. The 29-year-old is currently in England for a medical examination, following Borussia Monchengladbach's acceptance of an initial offer of £6.8m, including an additional £1.7m in add-ons. Elvedi, a versatile player, will conclude his 11-year tenure with the German top-flight club by joining Leeds United at Elland Road. Having earned 73 caps for Switzerland and featuring in their World Cup squad, Elvedi brings valuable experience to the club. Leeds manager Daniel Farke acknowledged that the deal is final once medical checks and paperwork are completed, emphasizing that any speculation is premature. The transfer would also enable fringe Leeds defender Sebastiaan Bornauw to join Hamburg on an initial loan with an option to purchase. Leeds kick off their Premier League season away to Nottingham Forest at the start of next month.",
  "summary": "Leeds agree an £8.5m deal to sign defender Nico Elvedi, who is set to have a medical on Monday.",
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    "Leeds United agree £8.5m fee for Swiss defender Nico Elvedi.",
    "29-year-old Elvedi undergoes medical examination in England.",
    "Elvedi joins Leeds United, ending 11-year Borussia Monchengladbach stint."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Elvedi set for Leeds move as £8.5m fee agreed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/elvedi-set-for-leeds-move-as-8-5m-fee-agreed-1269638",
        "published": "2026-08-16T12:52:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}