BBC · Jun 23, 2025

Leeds sign Udinese centre-back Bijol until 2030

Image caption, Jaka Bijol made 95 appearances in all competitions for Italian side UdineseLeeds United have signed Slovenia centre-back Jaka Bijol on a five-year deal from Udinese.

The 26-year-old joins Leeds for an undisclosed fee and becomes the club's second summer signing after forward Lukas Nmecha signed on a free transfer from Wolfsburg.

Bijol scored two goals in 37 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A side last season.

"This is a big day for me, for my family and I'm happy to be here," said Bijol. "Maybe the biggest one of my career so far, but I'm ready for it.

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