It looks like there’s been a mix-up in the reported transfer fee.
✅ What we actually know:
💶 Transfer details
- Leeds secured Perri from Olympique Lyonnais on July 26, 2025, on a four-year contract.
- Fee: €16 m (approx. £13.9 m) upfront, rising to €18 m (approx. £15.6 m) if certain performance-related add-ons are met.
- This makes him Leeds’ record signing for a goalkeeper, but nowhere near £52.6 m.
🧤 Daniel Farke’s new No.1 and his distribution strength
- Standing at around 6ft 4in, Perri was praised for his strong shot-stopping, commanding presence, and for his rapid overarm throws, often reaching distances of 50 metres — a key tactical asset for Farke’s counter-attacking style.
- Liverpool-based reports described him as a “top keeper”, big in the box and excellent in distribution — exactly what Leeds needed to solidify a previously unsettled goalkeeping position.
👥 Squad context at Leeds
- Perri’s arrival adds to a four-man goalkeeping group: Illan Meslier, Karl Darlow, Alex Cairns, and now Lucas Perri.
- Manager Daniel Farke suggested that Perri is likely the new No.1, while Meslier’s future is uncertain and may involve a move away .
📋 Summary Table
| Category | Clarified Info |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | €16 m (approx. £13.9 m) + €2 m add-ons |
| Rumored £52.6 m Fee | Unfounded — no credible report supports it |
| Contract Length | 4 years, signed July 26, 2025 |
| Distribution Ability | Capable of ~50m throws — strong transitional play |
| Role at Leeds | Likely to be Farke’s first-choice goalkeeper |
If you’d like more on Perri’s playing style, how Leeds midfielder or coaching staff views him, or details about his previous performance at Lyon and Botafogo — just say the word!
