Leeds United have completed their first signing of the January transfer window, bringing in Austrian international Maximillian Wober from Red Bull Salzburg for an undisclosed fee, subject to a work permit.
The 24-year-old, who can operate at both left-back and centre-back, has agreed a deal until the summer of 2027, and links up with Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch for a second time.
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“Coming to Leeds, a club with such a big history and tradition is definitely something special and was always a dream for me growing up, arriving at Elland Road feels amazing," Wober told the club's official website.
“I will play wherever the team needs me, it doesn’t matter if it is left-back, centre-back or as a number six, I’m fine with everything and will give my best.
“I’m experienced at playing as a left-back and I really like it, especially being more offensive.”
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Wober began his career at Rapid Vienna and enjoyed spells at Ajax and Sevilla before joining RB Salzburg in the summer of 2019.
The defender won the league and cup double in each of his three full seasons at the club, with the first two of those doubles coming under the guidance of Marsch.
He is reunited with former team-mates Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen at Elland Road.
Wober, capped 13 times by his country, will wear the No 39 shirt and could feature for the first time in Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie at Cardiff City.
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He will hope to make his Premier League debut on Friday 13 January, when Leeds travel to Aston Villa.
