Leeds United minority owner Larry Nance Jr and Jaka Bijol
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Aheed Abrar
Sat 21 June 2025 14:18, UK
Daniel Farke could have Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol at Elland Road soon, as Leeds United are close to finalising a transfer agreement.
The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a move to the Whites for some time as they look to bolster their backline.
Bijol’s medical at Thorp Arch was completed without a hitch, and it seems like only a matter of time before the deal is officially announced.
There’s been another significant development in the Udinese defender’s move to Elland Road, and Larry Nance Jr, a minority stakeholder in the West Yorkshire outfit, has reacted to it.
Jaka Bijol in Leeds United kit
Bijol has signed his contract at Leeds. (Credit: Hasan Karim)
Bijol signs new Leeds United contract as transfer agreement sealed
Bijol has signed his new contract as a Leeds player, according to Fabrizio Romano.
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The Italian journalist revealed on X (21 June) that the Slovenia international has put pen to paper at Elland Road, with the transfer now sealed.
Appearances Goals Assists Minutes played
37 2 2 3189
Bijol’s record at Udinese last season.
Farke will undoubtedly be delighted to have another centre-back at his disposal, as the Whites evidently needed more options at the back, with Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Ethan Ampadu the only quality options.
Nance has expressed his delight at the 26-year-old’s imminent signing, sharing Romano’s post with white, blue and yellow hearts.
Farke should push for more transfers at Leeds
Farke could soon need a replacement for Junior Firpo, with the Dominican Republic international looking set to move to Real Betis.
Sam Byram’s contract at Elland Road is also coming to an end soon, and it remains to be seen whether his stint will be extended.
The Whites have ended their two-year exile from the Premier League, and they will evidently need more quality in depth to be successful next season.
Leeds fans will admit that they need to strengthen various areas of the pitch this summer, starting with a new goalkeeper after Illan Meslier’s consistent blunders in the previous campaign.
With Bijol arriving, the Whites will feel they have enough quality in defence, barring any fitness issues or exits.
After Joe Rothwell and Josuha Guilavogui’s departure, the West Yorkshire outfit arguably need more options in the middle of the park, and they will be wary of the issues they had last season after Ampadu and Ilia Gruev’s injuries.
Lukas Nmecha was the Peacocks’ first signing in the ongoing transfer window, but they should look to add more attackers for Farke.
Supporters are in for some exciting times in LS11, and they will be hoping for more signings to be announced after Bijol’s arrival.
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