Leeds United have officially announced their 10th signing of the summer. The club have now confirmed the transfer of former Leicester star James Justin.
It was reported on Sunday that Leeds had reached an agreement with the defender. He completed a medical over the last 24 hours and has now finalized the deal. According to the Telegraph, the deal involves an initial £8million with a further £2million in add-ons. The Whites welcome an experienced player with a lot of top flight games under his belt.
Leeds are also working on sending Largie Ramazani on loan to Spain. Daniel Farke is set for a busy week as the club try to bring in some new players before the transfer deadline next Monday.
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James Justin on why he joined Leeds United
Credit: LUFC
“Obviously to join a club of this size and to have the history it has had, and being back in the Premier League was a massive thing for me, so I’m over the moon to have joined,” Justin said in his first interview with LUTV.
“It’s been a while since I’ve known of the interest, but obviously I was still a Leicester player, so I had to give my all for Leicester whilst I was there.
“That’s something obviously that you can expect from me when I put on a Leeds shirt, is to give my all when I’m on the pitch. But for it to finally have happened, it’s taken a weight off my shoulders for sure.
“Everyone that I’ve spoken to about the club and the area has had great things to say about it. So I’m excited to join the lads and get to work.”
Justin is solid defensive depth
The 27-year old is a solid defensive player, who is decent going forward. He does not have the same attacking prowess of Jayden Bogle or the fluidity in buildup like Gabriel Gudmundsson, but he can hold his own.
His ability to fill in on both flanks will also come in handy for Leeds during the campaign.
