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Leeds United aware of Mauro Júnior's release clause

The Brazilian full-back is attracting interest from several clubs, with a potential transfer possible this summer.

Published: 29 May 2026 07:13 GMT • 7h ago

Brazilian full-back Mauro Júnior could leave PSV this summer. The 27-year-old, who joined PSV in January 2018, is attracting particular interest from Southern Europe. FC Porto is one of the interested clubs, and teams in Spain and Italy are also monitoring his situation. Leeds United is also aware that the player's contract contains a release clause, which is reportedly set at 18 million euros.

Mauro Júnior, who has 3 caps for Brazil's U23 team, seems more inclined towards a move to Southern Europe than a transfer to Leeds, as he believes a major transfer could help him achieve his goal of debuting for the senior national team. To prevent his departure, PSV has offered him a new and significantly improved contract that would remove the transfer clause.