Football news - Leeds United announce Kristoffer Klaesson signing from Valerenga as Kiko Casilla replacement

ByAlexander Netherton

Updated 31/07/2021 at 09:37 GMT

Premier League side Leeds United have announced the signing of Norwegian 20-year-old goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson as the sixth transfer of the window. The player has arrived as a replacement for Kiko Casilla, who has left to join Elche on loan, and he will now compete for a first team place along with Illan Meslier.

Leeds United have signed Kristoffer Klaesson from Norwegian club Valerenga.

The 20-year-old Norwegian goalkeeper has passed a medical and has a four-year deal with Leeds.

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He has played extensively for Norway’s international youth setup, and has been brought in to compete with Illan Meslier. Leeds have seen Kiko Casilla move to Elche on loan, so need another player to fill out the squad.

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Marcelo Bielsa has been adding to his squad this summer in preparation for next season, and the youngster is the sixth signing of the transfer window.

He joins Lewis Bate, Junior Firpo, Jack Harrison, Sean McGurk and Amari Miller in the first team squad.

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