Transfer: Diego Llorente Joins Real Betis in €3m Deal from Leeds United

Diego Llorente

Spanish defender Diego Llorente has completed a permanent transfer to Real Betis from Leeds United, signing a four-year deal for a fee of around €3m, returning to his homeland after a loan spell at AS Roma.

Real Betis have announced the signing of Diego Llorente from Leeds United, with the Spanish defender putting pen to paper on a four-year deal. The transfer fee is reportedly around €3m, a relatively modest sum for a player of Llorente's experience and quality.

Llorente, who has been capped by Spain at the international level, returns to his homeland after a loan spell at AS Roma last season. The 29-year-old center-back has a wealth of experience in La Liga, having previously played for Real Sociedad and Malaga.

The move to Real Betis marks a new chapter in Llorente's career, and he will be eager to establish himself as a key player in the team. Despite interest from other clubs, Llorente was convinced by the project at Betis, who are looking to build on their impressive finish last season.

Leeds United, meanwhile, have secured a decent fee for a player who was no longer a regular starter at Elland Road. The sale of Llorente will help the Premier League club bolster their transfer budget as they look to strengthen their squad for the new season.