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.

"I work for it and that's why I'm here, because it's a big challenge for everyone. It's a big challenge for me, for…