Leeds announced the signing of Diego Llorente from Real Sociedad on a four-year deal on Thursday for a fee reported to be around £18 million.
The
27-year-old Spanish international defender joins compatriot Rodrigo, who moved
to Elland Road last month for a club-record £27 million ($34 million).
Llorente,
capped five times by Spain, began his career at Real Madrid and moved to
Sociedad in 2017. He made 88 appearances in all competitions for the team,
scoring eight goals.
"Leeds
United are delighted to announce the signing of defender Diego Llorente,"
said a club statement. "The 27-year-old joins the club from La Liga outfit
Real Sociedad for an undisclosed fee.
Llorente said
the move was an "honour".
"For me
the Premier League is the competition that is the most important in the world
of football and it is a challenge to be here and I'm looking forward to getting
started and helping my teammates," he said.
"Marcelo
Bielsa was also a key factor. For me he is the greatest manager in the world
and it is an honour. I've come to learn as much as possible from him."
Germany
defender Robin Koch joined from Freiburg and Portuguese international winger
Helder Costa had his loan spell turned into a permanent move.
The
26-year-old Costa scored twice in Leeds' 4-3 win over Fulham last weekend to
secure their first points of the season.
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