Leeds United have signed Slovenia centre-back Jaka Bijol on a five-year deal from Udinese.
The 26-year-old joins Leeds for an undisclosed charge and turns into the membership’s second summer season signing after ahead Lukas Nmecha signed on a free switch from Wolfsburg.
Bijol scored two objectives in 37 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A facet final season.
“It is a huge day for me, for my household and I am completely satisfied to be right here,” mentioned Bijol. “Perhaps the largest one among my profession to date, however I am prepared for it.
“I work for it and that is why I am right here, as a result of it is a huge problem for everybody. It is a huge problem for me, for the membership, and we’re preparing for it collectively.
“I feel the membership and myself are prepared for the Premier League.
“I can promise that I’ll give the whole lot, that I’ll give the whole lot in each coaching as nicely to be prepared for the primary recreation of the season after which simply go from there.”
Initially a defensive midfielder, Bijol started his profession in his native Slovenia with Rudar Velenje earlier than shifting to CSKA Moscow.
He performed on mortgage with German membership Hannover 96 earlier than completely becoming a member of Udinese in 2022.
Bijol has Champions League expertise and has additionally received 63 caps since making his Slovenia debut aged 19 in 2018.
