What does Muharemovic signing mean for Leeds?
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BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope believes new signing Tarik Muharemovic has all the qualities to settle in and do well in the Premier League after his £34.1m move to Elland Road.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international joins Leeds from Italian side Sassuolo after two seasons with the club.
Speaking on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast Pope said: "The big thing is he's Pascal's [Struijk] replacement and a left-footed centre back. One of his best qualities, I would say, is not least the fact that he's come through for a lot of money, he's very tall and his interception qualities really seem to stand out.
"There's a lot of qualities that you think could see him assimilate well into the Premier League. He's 23, had a season in Serie A with Sassuolo and had been there before on loan. He's played at a high level now at a young age.
"You must think that Leeds feel there's some resale value there down the line if required, and also, is it the first step to seeing the age come down a little bit in some areas?
"You have to think if this is a far-sighted signing but a very talented young man."
Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix added: "I don't know loads about him. He looks tall, pretty good. I agree with Popey that what is good is if you looked at a Leeds team compared to when we came up to the Premier League last time, there was a little bit of focus on Rodrigo but there was a lot of buying young potential whereas the team last year is a team that is coming into its prime/in its prime. So there does need to be a look at players in their early twenties, so it's good to have that in the building.
"A five-year contract doesn't mean it'll work out. He's got to see how he gets on in the Premier League. We're quite fortunate that we have a few players who can play there, so maybe he doesn't have to hit the ground running.
"Let's not judge him too soon."
