Leeds complete signing of right-back Kristensen

Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Denmark right-back Rasmus Kristensen from Red Bull Salzburg for a fee around £10m.

The 24-year-old, who was also wanted by Borussia Dortmund and Brentford, has signed a long-term contract at Elland Road and becomes head coach Jesse Marsch's second signing of the summer following the arrival of midfielder Brenden Aaronson - also from Salzburg.

On his move to Leeds, Kristensen said: "When I heard about the interest I looked at the project and what was going on and I was never in doubt, I was 100 per cent convinced.

"It's a huge historical club which is playing in the best league in the world and for me, it fits everything that I love about a football club.

"I know a lot of things about the club, where I am from, a small village, most of my father's mates are Leeds fans.

"I want to compete against the best and I will do that here."

Kristensen played a crucial role during the 2021/22 season as Salzburg secured an eighth straight Austrian Bundesliga title, scoring 10 goals and assisting another eight.

He made 107 appearances for Salzburg since moving to the club from Ajax in 2019. He is well known to Marsch - as is Aaronson - having played under him in Austria.

Kristensen, who has six caps for Denmark and played in their recent Nations League victories over France and Austria, will add much-needed depth to Leeds' full-back department as Stuart Dallas and Luke Ayling both continue their recoveries from surgery.

Leeds boss Marsch said: "Rasmus is a player who developed a lot over the last three years.

"He established himself at Red Bull Salzburg as one of their best players, a very good Champions League full-back, and a Danish international.

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