Jaka Bijol makes exciting 34-word promise after completing Leeds United transfer, fans will be giddy

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Jaka Bijol is officially a Leeds United player and his first words as one are bound to get his new supporters excited.

After days of waiting, Leeds United finally confirmed the signing of Jaka Bijol on Monday in an £18.75m transfer from Serie A side Udinese.

Bijol has agreed a five-year deal with the club, which will keep him at Elland Road until 2030.

The Slovenian centre-back becomes Leeds’ second signing of the transfer window as Daniel Farke prepares his squad for a gruelling return to the Premier League.

He follows Lukas Nmecha, who was signed on a free transfer after being released by Wolfsburg.

Bijol has now given his first official interview as a Leeds player and promised to give his absolute all to the club.

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What Jaka Bijol has said after signing for Leeds United

Speaking to the club’s official website upon his signing finally being confirmed following his medical last week, Bijol made his new fans a promise.

He said: “I can promise that I will give everything, that I will give everything in every training as well to be ready for the first game of the season and then just go from there.”

This statement will no doubt have Leeds fans giddy with anticipation as supporters love nothing more than a player who will put it all on the line for the shirt.

Many fans on social media have already predicted Bijol will become a cult hero at the club and his initial statement is certainly a good step in that direction.

Jaka Bijol says Leeds are ready for the Premier League

When asked about the challenges he now faces after swapping Italy for England, Bijol admitted it will be the toughest season of his career.

However, he believes that he and Leeds are more than ready to compete in the Premier League.

“Maybe the biggest one of my career so far, but I’m ready for it,” he said when asked about the new challenges he has in store.

“This is a big day for me, for my family and I’m happy to be here.

“I work for it and that’s why I’m here, because it’s a big challenge for everyone.

“It’s a big challenge for me, for the club, and we’re getting ready for it together.

“I think the club and myself are ready for the Premier League.”