Leeds United have completed the permanent signing of Liam Bridcutt from Sunderland, bringing the Scotland international back to Elland Road on a two-year contract after a successful loan spell last season.
The midfielder will not be available for Tuesday night's Championship clash with Fulham, but could feature against Sheffield Wednesday on the weekend as Garry Monk looks to help the club improve on last season's 13th place finish.
He's back! We are delighted to announce the signing of Liam Bridcutt from @SunderlandAFC on a two-year deal! #lufc pic.twitter.com/HaJYAObNlp
In a statement on the club's website, Bridcutt said:It feels good to be back.It's been a long time coming but now I'm really glad to be here and I'm just looking forward to playing football again. I enjoyed myself here last season. The boys made feel very welcome and it's a club I've enjoyed playing for.
I was very happy here and there was a persistence from Leeds this summer which made me feel wanted, and that's always a good thing. The fans were also a key aspect of me signing here again.
"They were brilliant with me last year “ I felt like I connected with Leeds as soon as I came here and it was a team I wanted to play for. Every time I run out for Leeds I'll give 110% and I'll aim to get better each week. I just can't wait to get back out onto the pitch.�
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Monk added:I'm very pleased to have Liam on board. When I first came into the club, I analysed all the games from last season and Liam contributed really well. I'm very happy to get the deal done.
"Liam brings a wealth of experience, a good level of quality to the group and something that we need. He has that bit of leadership and personality that will help the group. I'm very pleased to have him through the door - I know what he's capable of.�
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