Soccer

    Leeds United make Joel Robles their eighth signing of the summer

    Planet Sport writerStaff Writer9 August 2022
    Joel Robles

    Joel Robles

    Leeds have signed free agent Spanish goalkeeper Joel Robles on a one-year contract.

    The 32-year-old was released by Real Betis in the summer after four seasons at the club.

    Former Spain Under-21 international Robles returns to the Premier League having previously represented Wigan and Everton.
    He will provide competition for Illan Meslier and Kristoffer Klaesson at Elland Road.
    A statement from the club read: "Leeds United are pleased to announce the signing of experienced goalkeeper Joel Robles.
    "The 32-year-old shot-stopper joins on a free transfer from Spanish La Liga side Real Betis, after his contract expired at the Estadio Benito Villamarín earlier this summer.
    "Over the past four seasons, he played a total of 78 matches for Betis and now returns to England for a third spell.
    "Robles becomes the club's eighth signing of the transfer window and will provide further competition to fellow goalkeepers Illan Meslier and Kristoffer Klaesson."