Official: Okafor joins Leeds United from Milan | OneFootball

Milan confirm that Noah Okafor has joined Leeds United on a permanent transfer.

Okafor joins Leeds – official Milan statement

HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Noah Okafor of AC Milan (C) celebrates after scoring his goal with Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan (L) and Rafael Leao of AC Milan (R) during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

“AC Milan can confirm that Noah Okafor has joined Leeds United FC on a permanent basis,” the Rossoneri said in a statement on Thursday.

“The Club would like to thank Noah for his professionalism and commitment, and wishes him the very best for his personal and professional future.”

Milan did not confirm the figures behind the deal, but according to multiple sources, the Rossoneri have earned €21m including add-ons from the striker’s sale.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JULY 31: Noah Okafor of AC Milan in action during the match between Perth Glory and AC Milan at HBF Park on July 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

This means the Rossoneri will get over €200m from summer departures if all the bonuses are met.

Okafor returned to Milan in July after a six-month loan spell at Napoli, where he had won the Serie A title, the first one in his career, mainly making substitute appearances.

The Switzerland international scored seven goals in 54 appearances across all competitions with Milan, where he arrived in 2023 in a €15m deal from RB Salzburg.

Okafor netted seven Serie A goals in 43 appearances, providing two assists as well.

Leeds United welcomed Okafor with an official statement, saying they were ‘delighted’ to announce the signing of the 25-year-old.

Okafor transfer – official Leeds statement

“Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of Noah Okafor on a four-year contract, subject to a work permit and international clearance.

“The 25-year-old arrives at Elland Road on a permanent deal from Italian giants AC Milan and can operate across the forward areas on either wing, or as a central striker when required to do so.

“Beginning his career in Switzerland with FC Basel, Okafor’s trickery, pace and eye for goal meant he was named the Swiss Super League Young player of the Year, which then earned a move to Red Bull Salzburg.

“His stay with the Austrian outfit saw the attacker play over 100 times across all competitions, registering 57 goal involvements in those games. Four successive league titles, as well as three Austrian Cups were a reward for his efforts within the team.

“Okafor impressed domestically for his side and also across European competition. He played 16 times in the UEFA Champions League for Die Roten Bullen, scoring six times. This form led to Italian powerhouse AC Milan moving for his signature in 2023.

HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 26: Noah Okafor of AC Milan (R) celebrates after scoring his goal with Warren Pierre Bondo of AC Milan (L) during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

“In his first season at the San Siro, Okafor was a regular member of the side who finished as runners-up in the league standings. The following year he was again a big part of the Milan side before joining Napoli on loan in the winter window. The attacker played an important role at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, helping Gli Azzurri to win just their fourth ever Scudetto!

“At international level Okafor also has plenty of experience. After progressing through the younger age groups, he made his senior debut for Switzerland in 2019 against England in the Nations League finals. He now has 24 caps to his name and represented his country at the 2022 World Cup.

“Our ninth arrival of a productive summer signs for the Whites with the Premier League campaign now underway, following Monday night’s late win over Everton! He will join a squad with some familiar faces too, having come up against his new side in the pre-season friendly in Dublin.

“Everyone at Leeds United would like to welcome Noah to the club and we look forward to seeing him make his debut.”