Leeds United have officially confirmed their second signing of the summer in acquiring Danish right-back Rasmus Kristensen from Red Bull Salzburg - the second signing from the club after the West Yorkshire side announced that they had secured Brenden Aaronson who joined for £25 million two weeks ago.
The 24-year-old Kristensen has been described as the best defender in Austria after an impressive season with Jesse Marsch's former side as he joins for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £10million and has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.
The right-back scored 10 goals and registered eight assists for Red Bull Salzburg in 45 appearances this season — a total of 18 goal contributions from full-back. He's a quick attacker and a accomplished defender who is comfortable going forward, Kristensen has all the tools to fit into Jesse Marsch's aggressive system.
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The Dane won the Eredivisie title in 2018/19 and won the KNVB Cup in the same season, making 20 appearances at the Johan Criyff Arena. After just one-and-a-half year in the Netherlands, Kristensen moved to Austria and penned a five-year contract with RB Salzburg and has enjoyed a trophy-laden tenure.
He's won back-to-back league and cup doubles and was part of the side that reached the last 16 of the Champions League. Kristensen has made four appearances for his national side, making his debut against the Faroe Islands in a World Cup qualifier last September, he was substituted at half-time.
The deal is subject to the necessary international clearance and a work permit and which will be completed on July 1st 2022.
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