Leeds have confirmed the signing of Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol from Udinese for an undisclosed charge, understood to be £15m.
The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract and is Leeds’ second summer season signing since returning to the Premier League following the arrival of German striker Lukas Nmecha.
A Leeds assertion mentioned: “Leeds United are delighted to announce Jaka Bijol has joined the membership from Italian aspect Udinese, for an undisclosed charge.
“The towering central defender has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, committing his future at Elland Highway till 2030.”
Leeds added: “With quite a few golf equipment vying for his signature, we now welcome our second signing of the summer season to West Yorkshire and all of us now sit up for seeing Jaka play at Elland Highway.”
Bijol has made 63 appearances for Slovenia and performed a key function at Euro 2024, the place they held England to a goalless draw within the group stage earlier than shedding on penalties to Portugal within the final 16.
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