Leeds sign Slovenia defender Bijol from Udinese
Leeds United include bolstered their defence sooner than a return to the Premier League with the signing of Slovenian world centre-support Jaka Bijol from Udinese.
The 26-12 months-dilapidated, who reportedly price £15 million ($20 million), turns into Leeds’ second signing of the shut season after the arrival of German striker Lukas Nmecha on a free switch.
Bijol arrives at Leeds with a wealth of skills for club and country.
He has made 63 appearances for Slovenia and played a key role at Euro 2024, where they held England to a goalless procedure in the community stage before losing on penalties to Portugal in the last 16.
“Presumably the greatest (day) of my occupation up to now, nonetheless I’m ready for it,” Bijol suggested the club’s online page.
“It’s a mountainous subject for all people. It’s a mountainous subject for me, for the club, and we’re making ready for it together. I mediate the club and myself are ready for the Premier League.”
Bijol has spent the last three seasons in Serie A with Udinese, making 95 appearances, having moved to Italy after a four-12 months spell at CSKA Moscow where he featured in both the Champions League and Europa League.
Leeds sealed Premier League promotion in May well well after a two-12 months absence, winning the Championship title on design incompatibility after finishing stage on 100 points with Burnley.
