Leeds United make Joel Robles their eighth signing of the summer
- Planet Sport writer
- 9 August 2022
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."
