Leeds United confirmed the signing of Kiko Casilla earlier today.
The former Real Madrid keeper has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Championship giants.
Marcelo Bielsa was keen on signing a new number one keeper and Casilla should prove to be a quality addition.
The Spaniard has a lot of experience at the top level and he could make a tremendous difference to Leeds during the second half of the season.
The Whites are in a title race and Casilla’s experience and mentality could be vital. He was part of a very successful Real Madrid dressing room.
Furthermore, the Spaniard will be a big upgrade on Bailey Peacock-Farrell and the fans will be excited to see their new signing in action soon.
Bielsa has lavished praise on his January signing and he claimed that Casilla is a complete player whose career speaks for itself. He also praised Victor Orta for managing to pull off the transfer.
? | Marcelo Bielsa on @KikoCasilla13: “We needed an alternative for the goalkeeper position, and Victor Orta is responsible for the arrival. I don’t have to make any comment on Casilla because his career speaks for itself.”
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 17, 2019
? | Marcelo Bielsa on @KikoCasilla13: “He is a complete player. The fact that the goalkeeper from Real Madrid comes to Leeds, I think the owner of the club should be proud to attract this type of player”
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 17, 2019
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