Duje Caleta-Car

In September 2026, reports confirmed his move from Lyon to Sassuolo was a free transfer following a mutual contract termination. However, just prior in August 2026, a transfer fee of €2 million was reported for the same move. Also in August 2026, his Transfermarkt value was listed at €2.8 million. In June 2026, Real Sociedad declined to activate a purchase option reportedly set between €3.5 million and €4 million. In February 2026, reports suggested Lyon hoped to receive €4 million from his sale. In June 2025, it was reported Lyon might agree to a €5 million fee from Trabzonspor, while his Transfermarkt value was €7 million. His completed transfer from Southampton to Lyon in July 2024 was for a reported €3.6 million.

Our valuation for Duje Ćaleta-Car is primarily driven by the most recent transfer negotiations. While his move to Sassuolo in September 2026 was ultimately a free transfer after contract termination, reports from August 2026 indicated a negotiated fee of €2 million. This is corroborated by Real Sociedad's decision not to exercise their €3-4 million purchase option in June 2026, establishing a clear ceiling on his value. The historical transfer fee of €3.6 million to Lyon in 2024 is less relevant given his subsequent career trajectory.