Leeds sign Max Wober in £14m transfer for Salzburg defender as Marsch looks for reinforcements to avoid drop
LEEDS have confirmed the signing of Max Wober from Red Bull Salzburg.
The deal is subject to a work permit but the centre-back has become Leeds’ first January signing.
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As a result he is unlikely to be registered in time for the visit of West Ham tomorrow but could be available for the FA Cup tie against Cardiff on Sunday.
The centre-back, 24, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League strugglers.
And it is believed Leeds paid £14million to seal his capture.
Wober has worked with Jesse Marsch previously and was signed by the American when he was Salzburg manager.
He made 125 appearances for the Austrian outfit and won the league three times in a row between 2019-2022.
The defender, who can also play as a left-back, has had spells with Ajax and Sevilla.
Wober adds international experience to the Leeds squad too and has 13 Austria caps under his belt.
And he reportedly decided to join Leeds following a telephone conversation with Marsch just before Christmas.
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Leeds could now turn their attention to other targets after reportedly enquiring about Everton’s Mason Holgate.
They are also set to offer Mateo Joseph a new contract.
