Leeds Confirm £19m Agreement & Five-Year Contract Amid Newcastle United Hijack Claim
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U.S.-owned Leeds signs Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol for Premier League return, facing Everton in season opener


US-owned Leeds signs Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol for return to Premier League
Newly promoted Premier League club Leeds has added Slovenia standout Jaka Bijol to its defense ahead of the second-tier champion’s return to the top level. Leeds says the 26-year-old center back signed a five-year deal. The transfer fee paid to…
Leeds United football club management has also officially confirmed the arrival of the Slovenian national team defender.
Leeds United, who have returned to the English top flight, have officially confirmed the signing of Slovenian international defender Jake Bijol on their website. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract.
Leeds sign Bijol from Udinese
Leeds have bolstered their defence ahead of a return to the Premier League by securing the signature of Slovenian international centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese. The 26-year-old, who reportedly cost £15 million ($20 million), becomes Leeds’ second signing of the close season after the arrival of German striker Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer. Bijol arrives at Leeds with a wealth of experience for club and country. He has made 63 appearances f…
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