Leeds United agrees to contract with Nico Elvedi until 2029

Nico Elvedi and Leeds United have agreed on personal terms for a contract running through 2029, with the 29-year-old Swiss defender reportedly open to completing the move before the summer transfer deadline. The deal would end a decade-long spell at Borussia Mönchengladbach and represent a significant defensive addition for Daniel Farke’s squad heading into the 2026-27 Premier League season.

The sticking point, as is usually the case in these situations, is the transfer fee. Leeds and Mönchengladbach are still negotiating the final number, with the expected price tag landing somewhere between €8M and €10.5M. An earlier Leeds bid of €8.5M was turned away by the German club, which suggests the two sides aren’t dramatically far apart but aren’t quite there yet either.

A Bundesliga veteran heads west

Elvedi joined Mönchengladbach from FC Zürich back in 2015, when he was still a teenager. In the years since, he’s racked up more than 300 Bundesliga appearances, establishing himself as one of the most reliable centre-backs in German football.

His profile fits what Leeds needs right now. Reports indicate that Elvedi could be filling the void left by Sebastiaan Bornauw, suggesting the club views this as a direct replacement rather than a luxury addition.

What Leeds is building under Farke

The reported transfer fee of €8M to €10.5M, roughly £7.3M to £9M, looks reasonable by current Premier League standards. It reflects his contract situation at Mönchengladbach more than his ability. A reported release clause in the range of €10M has been discussed, which would explain why negotiations have centered around that figure.

The bigger picture for Leeds’ defense

Multiple reputable sources, including Sky Germany and The Athletic, report that Elvedi is eager to complete the move before the summer transfer deadline.

With the transfer deadline approaching, the remaining question is straightforward: can the two clubs close the gap between a rejected €8.5M bid and whatever Mönchengladbach considers acceptable.

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