Leeds United Completes Diego Llorente Signing from Real Sociedad

Leeds United signs Diego Llorente

Newly promoted English Premier League side Leeds United have completed the signing of Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente on a four-y Signing from ear deal for an undisclosed fee, which is understood to be around £18m.

The Spain international will provide competition for centre-backs Robin Koch, Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk.

The former 27-year-old Real Madrid player can also play in the midfield position.

He is the newly-promoted side’s fourth major signing of the summer following their Championship title win last season.

Leeds have spent significant money, including a club-record £26m for Valencia forward Rodrigo, £13m on Freiburg defender Koch, and £16m on ex-Wolves winger Helder Costa.

Diego Llorente commenting on his new signing said: “It was a difficult decision for me and my family [to leave Sociedad] but I have taken the best decision of my football career.”

“The coach [Marcelo Bielsa] has been an important factor. I can improve under him and it will be an honour to learn from him.”

“I spoke with Pablo [Hernandez] a few days ago. He told me about the city and the team, and I have also played with Rodrigo in the national team.”

Marcelo Bielsa’s side has conceded seven goals in their first two Premier League games, losing 4-3 to Liverpool on their Matchday 1 game and beating Fulham in their Matchday 2 4-3. Llorente, who will wear the number 14 shirt, has won five international caps for Spain already.