Leeds bring in left-back Gudmundsson from Lille
Leeds United have bolstered their defence with the signing of left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson from Lille for a reported £10m (€11.5m).
Premier League newcomers Leeds United have signed left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson from Lille.
Leeds, who gained promotion back to the top flight by winning the Championship last season, have paid a reported £10m (€11.5m) for Gudmundsson.
The Swede joined Lille in 2021, and went on to make 103 Ligue 1 appearances, scoring four goals.
Gudmundsson played 30 times in the French top tier last term, and has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road.
"It feels very good. It's been a dream for me to come to the Premier League and to sign for Leeds to be a part of that, it feels amazing," the 26-year-old told LUTV.
"I think I was growing up watching the Premier League and obviously my father played there as well, so it's a bit of a connection there already.
"It's an amazing league and it's a big competitive league, the strongest league in the world, in my opinion.
"I'm up for all the challenges and really looking forward to playing here in front of all the fans and with teammates and get to know everyone.
"I want to help the team with my qualities. That's what I think I came here to do, so with the experience I gained the last years, I hope to help the team with that."
Gudmundsson is Leeds' fourth signing of the transfer window, following on from the arrivals of Jaka Bijol, Lukas Nmecha and Sebastiaan Bornauw.
Leeds also confirmed that defender Sam Byram has signed a fresh one-year contract to remain with the Whites.
