The American colony at Elland Road just got bigger. Premier League club Leeds United brought another U.S. international on board, signing midfielder Tyler Adams from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.
Leeds confirmed the move on Wednesday but failed to disclose the financial terms. ESPN reports that the transfer came at a base cost of €17 million, but the fee could rise to €23 million with add-ons. Adams inked a five-year deal with his new club.
The 23-year-old Wappingers Falls will reunite with Leeds’ manager and fellow American Jesse Marsch, under whom he previously played at New York Red Bulls and Leipzig.
“Jesse [Marsch] was a huge influence on my career so far,” said Adams. “He’s given me a lot of experiences as a young player that other players may not have received.”
Adams is the USMNT player to arrive at Elland Road this summer. Leeds previously acquired attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson from the Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.
Tyler Adams started his professional career with the NY Red Bulls, debuting for the senior team as a 17-year-old player in 2016. After three years in MLS, which included the MLS Supporters Shield trophy, Adams joined Leipzig in a €2.63 million transfer midway through the 2018-19 season.
During his three and a half years in Germany, Adams played 101 games in all competitions and contributed with two goals and four assists. He also became a permanent fixture for the United States men’s national team, making 30 international appearances for the senior team.
