London (AFP) – Leeds signed Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen from RB Salzburg for a reported £8.5 million ($10.6 million) on Wednesday.
Kristensen agreed a five-year take care of the Premier League membership and can formally transfer to Elland Road on July 1.
The 24-year-old right-back has six caps for Denmark and helped Salzburg win the Austrian title this season.
Kristensen is Leeds’ second signing from Salzburg following United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson’s arrival in Yorkshire on May 26.
Leeds can be with out right-back Luke Ayling at the beginning of subsequent season after he had surgical procedure on his long-standing knee damage, leaving a void that Kristensen can fill.
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch, who labored with Kristensen throughout his time at Salzburg, mentioned: “Rasmus is a player who developed a lot over the last three years.
“He established himself at Red Bull Salzburg as one of their best players, a very good Champions League full-back, and a Danish international.
“I am totally convinced that he will continue to grow into a great Premier League full-back as well.”
