Leeds seal £6.8m Nico Elvedi deal
- Leeds have completed the signing of N. Elvedi — the move is confirmed, led by Borussia Mönchengladbach (official website) and corroborated by 11 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 22 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 22 Aug11 new sources: The Hard Tackle (summarising Kicker reporting); corroborated by other outlets (e.g. Yahoo / t-online), Borussia Mönchengladbach (official website), Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram post), Sky Sport (Germany) — now 23 tracking the story
- 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 19 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 19 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 19 Aug10 new sources: BBC Sport, Kicker, TeamTalk, Football Insider — now 12 tracking the story
- 15 Aug1 new source: Kicker — now 2 tracking the story
- 14 AugStory opened — 1 source (Kicker)
What the reports say
- Borussia Mönchengladbach announce Nico Elvedi has left the club to join Leeds United. — Borussia Mönchengladbach (official website)
- Fabrizio Romano reports Leeds have agreed a club-to-club deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach for Nico Elvedi (fee reported £6.8m plus add‑ons). — Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram post)
- Sky Sport (Germany) reports Elvedi is set to move to Leeds United and that a verbal/personal agreement has been reached (reports a contract to 2029). — Sky Sport (Germany)
- Nico Elvedi has reportedly agreed personal terms with Leeds United and the remaining issue is a fee/Gladbach replacement — personal terms agreed, fee talks ongoing (deal close to completion). — The Hard Tackle (summarising Kicker reporting); corroborated by other outlets (e.g. Yahoo / t-online)
N. Elvedi is a 29-year-old central defender at Leeds, rated 40.3 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (8.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.7 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Elvedi.
Also this season: 3 apps, 2g at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- BBorussia Mönchengladbach (official website)Borussia Mönchengladbach announce Nico Elvedi has left the club to join Leeds United.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Borussia Mönchengladbach announce Nico Elvedi has left the club to join Leeds United.
19 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X / Telegram post)Fabrizio Romano reports Leeds have agreed a club-to-club deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach for Nico Elvedi (fee reported £6.8m plus add‑ons).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 90%
Fabrizio Romano reports Leeds have agreed a club-to-club deal with Borussia Mönchengladbach for Nico Elvedi (fee reported £6.8m plus add‑ons).
15 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Germany)Sky Sport (Germany) reports Elvedi is set to move to Leeds United and that a verbal/personal agreement has been reached (reports a contract to 2029).Trusted 83%
Sky Sport (Germany) reports Elvedi is set to move to Leeds United and that a verbal/personal agreement has been reached (reports a contract to 2029).
13 AugRead full article → - TThe Hard Tackle (summarising Kicker reporting); corroborated by other outlets (e.g. Yahoo / t-online)Nico Elvedi has reportedly agreed personal terms with Leeds United and the remaining issue is a fee/Gladbach replacement — personal terms agreed, fee talks ongoing (deal close to completion).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Nico Elvedi has reportedly agreed personal terms with Leeds United and the remaining issue is a fee/Gladbach replacement — personal terms agreed, fee talks ongoing (deal close to completion).
22 AugRead full article → - SSky Sport (Transfer Centre News / video)Sky Sport (video/Transfer Centre) reports the transfer to Leeds United is complete and gives an approximate fee (~€10m) and a 15% sell‑on clause.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Sky Sport (video/Transfer Centre) reports the transfer to Leeds United is complete and gives an approximate fee (~€10m) and a 15% sell‑on clause.
19 AugRead full article → - KKickerNico Elvedi has signed for Leeds United from Borussia Mönchengladbach (contract reported until 2029)ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 74%
Nico Elvedi has signed for Leeds United from Borussia Mönchengladbach (contract reported until 2029)
19 AugRead full article → - KKickerNico Elvedi transfer to Leeds United is imminent from Borussia MönchengladbachTrusted 74%
Nico Elvedi transfer to Leeds United is imminent from Borussia Mönchengladbach
15 AugRead full article → - KKickerLeeds United interested in signing Nico Elvedi from Borussia MönchengladbachTrusted 74%
Leeds United interested in signing Nico Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach
14 AugRead full article → - Nn-tv (Transfer‑Ticker)n-tv (Transfer‑Ticker) reports the move as official and references Sky/other reports, giving the transfer as around €10m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
n-tv (Transfer‑Ticker) reports the move as official and references Sky/other reports, giving the transfer as around €10m.
19 AugRead full article → - Nn-tv (Germany)German outlets reporting Leeds interest and a suggested offer level (article lists Leeds among clubs linked and cites an €8.5m figure).Mixed 57%
German outlets reporting Leeds interest and a suggested offer level (article lists Leeds among clubs linked and cites an €8.5m figure).
20 JunRead full article → - BBundesliga.comBundesliga.com reports Nico Elvedi has left Borussia Mönchengladbach to join Leeds United and includes club quotes and context.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
Bundesliga.com reports Nico Elvedi has left Borussia Mönchengladbach to join Leeds United and includes club quotes and context.
19 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportLeeds United completed the signing of Nico Elvedi from Borussia MonchengladbachConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Leeds United completed the signing of Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach
19 AugRead full article → - DDie Zeit (dpa wire)Die Zeit (via dpa) runs a news item reporting that after eleven years Elvedi has left Gladbach for Leeds United (dpa wire item).Mixed 50%
Die Zeit (via dpa) runs a news item reporting that after eleven years Elvedi has left Gladbach for Leeds United (dpa wire item).
19 AugRead full article → - LLeeds United (localized site: leedsunited.no)Leeds United (localized Norwegian site) posts an announcement stating Nico Elvedi is signed by Leeds United on a permanent transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Leeds United (localized Norwegian site) posts an announcement stating Nico Elvedi is signed by Leeds United on a permanent transfer from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
19 AugRead full article → - 44-4-2.com4-4-2.com reports the transfer as complete, noting Elvedi signs a three‑year deal until 2029 and citing the move to Leeds United.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
4-4-2.com reports the transfer as complete, noting Elvedi signs a three‑year deal until 2029 and citing the move to Leeds United.
19 AugRead full article → - RRheinische Post (reported via aggregated English coverage)German reporting from regional press summarising Gladbach's stance: Gladbach 'open to offers' for Elvedi with ~one year left on his contract; German pieces mention a reported ~€8.5m figure.Mixed 50%
German reporting from regional press summarising Gladbach's stance: Gladbach 'open to offers' for Elvedi with ~one year left on his contract; German pieces mention a reported ~€8.5m figure.
26 JunRead full article → - FFootballPlaceRound-up article summarising that Leeds have not yet submitted a formal bid according to Gladbach sources and that reported interest/figures (circa €8.5m) are circulating.Mixed 50%
Round-up article summarising that Leeds have not yet submitted a formal bid according to Gladbach sources and that reported interest/figures (circa €8.5m) are circulating.
26 JunRead full article → - MMOTLeedsNewsLocal Leeds transfer-site coverage noting Fabrizio Romano and others link Elvedi to Leeds and that clubs are trying to agree a fee.Mixed 50%
Local Leeds transfer-site coverage noting Fabrizio Romano and others link Elvedi to Leeds and that clubs are trying to agree a fee.
21 JunRead full article → - GGladbachNewsLocal Gladbach-focused site reporting Leeds have pushed an opening offer for Elvedi and detailing the developing interest from Leeds.Mixed 50%
Local Gladbach-focused site reporting Leeds have pushed an opening offer for Elvedi and detailing the developing interest from Leeds.
20 JunRead full article → - YYahoo SportsYahoo Sports (UK/CA editions) report Leeds have completed the signing of Nico Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach (reports an ~£8.5m / £ figure in some editions).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
Yahoo Sports (UK/CA editions) report Leeds have completed the signing of Nico Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach (reports an ~£8.5m / £ figure in some editions).
19 AugRead full article → - TTeamTalkReports that Leeds United have 'opened the door' to signing Nico Elvedi and are preparing a second bid as he is available with one year left on his Gladbach deal.Low-trust 37%
Reports that Leeds United have 'opened the door' to signing Nico Elvedi and are preparing a second bid as he is available with one year left on his Gladbach deal.
12 JulRead full article → - FFootball InsiderReports Leeds have 'opened the door' to a move and Gladbach have reportedly rejected an initial offer; article says a second bid is expected.DenialLow-trust 30%
Reports Leeds have 'opened the door' to a move and Gladbach have reportedly rejected an initial offer; article says a second bid is expected.
12 JulRead full article → - SSports MoleRound-up reporting that Leeds received a 'boost' in pursuit of Elvedi, citing Football Insider and German reports that Gladbach are 'open to offers'.Low-trust 28%
Round-up reporting that Leeds received a 'boost' in pursuit of Elvedi, citing Football Insider and German reports that Gladbach are 'open to offers'.
12 JulRead full article →