Leeds United director of football Victor Orta spoke exclusively to leedsunited.com after the club completed the signing of Diego Llorente.

The Spanish international has become the club’s latest addition, following the arrivals of Robin Koch and Rodrigo.

Orta spoke of his delight at being able to bring Llorente to Elland Road on a four-year contract.

“We are really happy,” said Orta.

“Our target to sign players with the characteristics to suit the team in the position of a central defender requires elements like distribution accuracy, good rhythm of play and pace, which is really difficult to find.

“With Diego we have found all of these characteristics and most importantly we managed to find availability in the market.

“In the last two windows Diego was in high demand and received some big offers, but Real Sociedad not to sell.

“He stayed there until the end of the season and now the situation occurred where we have managed to do the deal which is perfect for us.

“One thing I have always detected from him since he was at Real Madrid is that he is always progressing, impressing on loan at Real Vallecano and Malaga and again at an even higher level with Real Sociedad.

“At 27, he is arguably at the perfect performance level to play football.

“For a defender at this age you know your job, you are not really old or really young and for me this is the perfect for the position of centre-back.

“With the arrivals of both Diego and Robin Koch we are very pleased.

“The prices of transfers for this level of internationals can be really difficult, but we have taken advantage of the opportunity within the market.”