Hoffenheim 
Leeds United 
- 14 December
- 2K+ views
CONFIRMED: Georginio Rutter signs for Leeds United.
Georginio Rutter has officially moved from Hoffenheim to Leeds United for a sensational €40.5M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Georginio Rutter signs for Leeds United
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Leeds United's pursuit of Georginio Rutter reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 81% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Leeds United has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Georginio Rutter (23).
- Leeds United has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Georginio Rutter.
- The absence of key players at Leeds United who play in the same position as Georginio Rutter increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Leeds United's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Georginio Rutter, Wilfried Gnonto)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Georginio Rutter, Wilfried Gnonto)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Georginio Rutter, Joël Piroe)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Georginio Rutter, Joël Piroe)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Leeds United
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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79.2
81.1
|
Rafael Leão |
 Milan
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€70.5M |
|
78.6
86.7
|
Hugo Ekitiké |
 Liverpool
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€79.2M |
|
78.2
86.9
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
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€76.7M |
|
77.9
80.1
|
Justin Kluivert |
 B'mouth
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€43.3M |
|
77.6
84.7
|
Karim Adeyemi |
 Dortmund
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€43.1M |
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77.5
77.5
|
Heung-min Son |
 LAFC
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€19.5M |
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76.9
77.4
|
Teun Koopmeiners |
 Juventus
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€32.2M |
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76.2
79.5
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Mikkel Damsgaard |
 Brentford
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€38.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Baturina | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Natan | 05-12-2025 | Report | |
| Promise David | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| Daizen Maeda | 14-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ismael Saibari | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Sebastian Tounekti | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Piotr Zieliński | 27-10-2025 | Report | |
| Issouf Sissokho | 22-10-2025 | Report |
Georginio Rutter
F, M, AM (C)
Skill: 75.1
Pot: 80.4
Team
Brighton
Brighton
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€41.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€37.3M – €45.6M
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Who is Georginio Rutter?
Georginio Rutter (FRA) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for Brighton. Georginio Rutter is 23 years old (2002/04/20) and he is 182cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 24. Georginio Rutter has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as an advanced playmaker.
Georginio Rutter's current transfer value is between €37.3M and €45.6M. His last transfer was from Leeds United to Brighton in 2024. Brighton paid Leeds United €46.7M for Georginio Rutter.
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