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Leeds have signed Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca on a four-year deal for an initial £10m deal.
The 25-year-old will join the club on July 1 until summer 2026. He becomes the latest signing to join the Whites early next month after deals for Rasmus Kristensen and Brenden Aaronson were announced.
The Spanish-born defensive midfielder started his career at RCD Espanyol, breaking through from youth ranks to the first team at the RCDE stadium.
He won caps for Spain at U19 and U21 level, played for the latter and helped his country win the 2019 European Football Championship.
He scored in the semi-final against France and played 90 minutes in the 2-1 final win over Germany, as did new Leeds United team-mate Junior Firpo.
At club level, Roca made his debut for Espanyol in August 2016 in a 2-2 La Liga draw against Malaga. He then established himself in the team and played a further 25 games in all competitions as the season progressed.
After impressing himself over the next three seasons and making 121 appearances for Espanyol, Roca was signed by Bayern Munich in October 2020 on a five-year deal. During his time in Germany, FC Bayern twice won the Bundesliga and the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Leeds United matches: Marsch’s side start at home against Wolves
Leeds start their 2022/23 Premier League season on Saturday 6 August at Elland Road against Wolves.
Jesse Marsch’s side, who narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of last season, then travel to St Mary’s on August 13 to take on Southampton before hosting Chelsea on August 20.
Leeds travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on September 17. Their last game before the season break for the Winter World Cup will be played against Antonio Conte’s Tottenham on November 12. They will then return to action at home against Man City on Boxing Day.
They are in line for a trip to Newcastle on New Year’s Eve, while Manchester United are the visitors at Elland Road on February 11.
Leeds finish the season against Spurs on May 28 at Elland Road.
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