Fiorentina 
Leeds Utd 
- 21 July
- 2K+ views
CONFIRMED: Igor Julio signs for Brighton.
Brighton beats Leeds Utd to sign Igor Julio. Fiorentina accepts their €16.5M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Igor Julio moving to Leeds Utd.
CONFIRMED: Igor Julio signs for Brighton
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Igor Julio transferring to Leeds Utd appears very low, with only 19% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- Igor Julio has few opportunities to further develop within this Leeds Utd squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Leeds Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Igor Julio.
- At the moment, one of Leeds Utd's best players already plays in the same position as Igor Julio.
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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Few direct competitors for position (Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk)
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Few better competitors for position (Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Ethan Ampadu, Charlie Cresswell (Defender, ENG))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk)
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Key player as direct competitor (Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk)
Leeds United to rival Brighton and Brentford for signing of Serie A defender
Leeds United have made an enquiry to Fiorentina about the availability of centre back Igor Julio this month.
Alternatives of Leeds Utd
| 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. |
|
|
72.2
77.3
|
Dani Vivian |
 Athletic
|
€33.3M |
|
72.2
72.2
|
Lewis Dunk |
 Brighton
|
€3.6M |
|
71.8
73.9
|
Kristoffer Ajer |
 Brentford
|
€20.7M |
|
71.8
75.6
|
Yerson Mosquera |
 Wolves
|
€15.9M |
|
71.7
71.7
|
Antonio Rüdiger |
 Real Madrid
|
€6.9M |
|
71.5
73.1
|
Alexsandro |
 Lille
|
€17.5M |
|
71.3
79.1
|
Agustín Giay |
 Palmeiras
|
€12.5M |
|
71.2
75.3
|
Jakub Kiwior |
 Porto
|
€22.9M |
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Igor Julio
D (CL)
Skill: 68.6
Pot: 69.1
Team
Brighton
Brighton
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€11.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.6M – €12.9M
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Who is Igor Julio?
Igor Julio (BRA) is a a ball playing defender and currently plays for Brighton. Igor Julio is 28 years old (1998/02/07) and he is 188cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 98. Igor Julio has also been used as a ball winning defender.
Igor Julio's current transfer value is between €10.6M and €12.9M. His last transfer was from Brighton to West Ham in 2025. West Ham loaned Igor Julio for free from Brighton.
Igor Julio latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
