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Leeds United have splashed out £18m to sign AC Milan’s Swiss striker Noah Okafor, contributing to the Premier League’s record-breaking £2.37bn summer spending spree.
The 25-year-old has penned a four-year contract with the newly promoted side, marking him as Leeds’ ninth signing since their Championship triumph secured a return to the top flight.
“As a kid, I dreamed of playing in the Premier League. That’s why for me it was quite an easy decision,” said Okafor.
“My football suits the Premier League, so this is like a dream come true. I can’t wait to step on the field.
“I heard that the Premier League is the best league in the world. It’s so intense. I have loads of friends who played there. I’m really, really excited.”
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Okafor’s arrival means Premier League clubs have now spent more than the previous record in a single transfer window, the £2.36bn total in the summer of 2023.
The Swiss played for Basel and RB Salzburg before joining Milan on a five-year deal in 2023.
He scored seven goals in 54 games for the Italian club before ending last season on loan at Serie A rivals Napoli.
