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Eljif Elmas transfer to Atalanta is nearing completion

The transfer of the attacking midfielder from Leipzig is structured as a loan with an option to buy.

Published: 22 Aug 2026 11:05 GMT • 1h ago

The transfer of Eljif Elmas, a 26-year-old attacking midfielder from North Macedonia, to Atalanta from Leipzig is nearing completion. The deal is structured as a loan that includes an option to buy. The proposed contract for the player runs until 2031 and consists of an initial one-year term with an option for four more years.

Elmas has 79 caps and 13 goals for North Macedonia, and his contract with RB Leipzig expires in June 2028. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be €13.00m. Other Serie A clubs, including Napoli and Juventus, had also recently been linked with the player.