Leeds United have agreed to sign forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer, with the deal becoming official on July 1.
The Athletic reported earlier on Sunday that the 26-year-old was close to signing a two-year deal with Leeds, with his contract at German side Wolfsburg expiring at the end of the month.
The Germany international came through Manchester City’s academy alongside his brother, Felix, who plays for Borussia Dortmund. Nmecha made just three substitute appearances for City and had loan spells with Preston North End, Wolfsburg, Middlesbrough and Anderlecht — where he scored 21 goals in a season under Vincent Kompany — before returning to Wolfsburg permanently in 2021.
🤝 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀!
VfL Wolfsburg forward Lukas Nmecha has agreed to join Leeds United on July 1st
— Leeds United (@LUFC) June 15, 2025
Nmecha has represented Germany seven times at senior level, having switched allegiances permanently from England in 2019. He helped his nation win the European Under-21 Championship in 2021 and finished as the top goalscorer at the tournament.
The centre forward made 20 appearances for Wolfsburg in the 2024-25 campaign, three of which were starts, and scored three goals. The beginning of his season was disrupted by a hamstring injury, while he also missed five games in February and March due to an adductor issue.
Nmecha recorded 19 goals and four assists in 85 matches for the Bundesliga club.
Nmecha is Leeds’ first signing of the summer transfer window upon their return to the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s side pipped Burnley to the Championship title on the final day of the 2024-25 season on goal difference, securing their return to the top-flight after two years in England’s second tier.
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