Leeds United have confirmed the club-record signing of Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim.
90min reported on Friday that the French striker was present process a medical forward of a £30m transfer to Elland Street after being omitted from Hoffenheim’s matchday squads for current mid-season friendlies.
And the Whites have now unveiled 20-year-old Rutter as their latest participant.
In a membership assertion, Leeds stated: “Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of striker Georginio Rutter for a membership file switch price, topic to worldwide clearance.
“The 20-year-old joins the Whites from German Bundesliga aspect TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
“After efficiently passing his medical, Rutter signed a long-term five-and-a-half 12 months deal at Elland Street, together with his contract working till the summer season of 2028.”
Rutter will take the quantity 24 shirt.
After graduating from Rennes’ youth academy, Rutter made the change to Hoffenheim in February 2021.
He loved a positive breakout season the next marketing campaign, recording eight objectives in 33 Bundesliga appearances.
Rutter leaves Hoffenheim having scores 11 instances in 64 video games for them in all competitions.
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