Central defender Lubomir Michalik today joined League One side Carlisle United on a loan deal until January 3.

The 27-year-old Slovakian international was a regular choice at centre back for Leeds during the first half of the 2008-2009 season but struggled to retain his place in the side once Richard Naylor joined from Ipswich Town.

Michalik first came to Leeds on loan from Bolton Wanderers in 2007 and in 2008 he signed a permanent deal with United.