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    Leeds United sign Illan Meslier on permanent deal

    The goalkeeper assisted the Yorkshire club secure the Championship trophy during a season on loan.

    Leeds have actually finished the permanent finalizing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier

    The 20- year-old Frenchman has signed a three-year contract after joining Leeds last summer on a season-long loan from Lorient

    Meslier, who has started in 9 of Leeds’ last 10 matches as they sealed the Sky Bet Championship title, stated his new deal had actually topped an “unbelievable” week.

    ✍ #LUFC are happy to reveal the finalizing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a three-year deal

    Leeds United (@LUFC) July 23, 2020

    “It’s a fantastic week,” he stated. “We are champions, we remain in the Premier League. It boggles the mind.

    “It’s unbelievable for the club, for the city, the supporters. It’s amazing. We are happy to get promoted to the Premier League.”

    Meslier made his league debut for Leeds in a 4-0 win at Hull in February, however had actually been understudy to Kiko Casilla for the majority of this season.

    Casilla was offered a 8-match restriction and fined ₤60,000 in February after being condemned of racially abusing Charlton’s Jonathan Leko, a charge the Spaniard rejected, and Meslier took his possibility.

    Kiko Casilla has served a 8-match restriction (Dave Howarth/PA)

    He has kept 7 tidy sheets in 10 Championship appearances as Leeds held their nerve to clinch automated promo.

    “The next year we play against the best players in the world, the best teams maybe, in the best league in the world. I can’t wait to play,” Meslier stated.

    “I think all the players want to play well, we want to keep the system. We play well, so we’re happy and we want to keep going. It’s the Premier League, it’s more difficult, but we are Leeds.”

    Leeds are back in the Premier League for the first time in 16 years and Meslier added: “I enjoy due to the fact that 16 years is a very long time.

    “Now we can come back again. It’s perfect for the team and the city.”

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