Lukas Nmecha to join Leeds United in July

The latest West Yorkshire sport headlines, from Daniel Wales.

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00:00Leeds United have confirmed their first signing of the summer transfer window ahead of their return to the Premier League

00:05with Lukas Nemecha set to join the Whites at the start of July when his current contract in Germany comes to an end.

00:13Nemecha has made clear that he is raring to get going at Elland Road in the near future.

00:19Yeah, I'm really excited, happy. Yeah, I just can't wait to get going.

00:24Why do you feel that this is the right place for you in your career?

00:28Well, I've got some people that have been here, like Josh, who I've played with,

00:32who told me about the atmosphere, the fans, and obviously I've played against Leeds in the Championship

00:36and it's a massive club and, you know, it's the next challenge.

00:40Can't wait to play in the Premier League with the team and do well.

00:44Yeah, tell me about that conversation with Josh Guilavogi because he's a big fan's favourite here.

00:48So, did he have to sell the club much?

00:51Well, I trust Josh. He's like one of probably the nicest guys in football that I know.

00:57So, yeah, he said it's a massive club. If I get the opportunity, I should definitely do it.

01:02And he said, yeah, the fans are crazy and the boys are good as well.

01:07So, yeah, he gave a really good first impression.

01:11Leeds United have discovered their Premier League fixtures for the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

01:17Daniel Farkett's side will begin the campaign at home at Elland Road against Everton under David Moyes.

01:24Then, Daniel Farkett's side will take a trip to the capital to face last season's runners-up, Arsenal,

01:30at the Emirates Stadium, managed by Mikel Arteta, before they then return home to West Yorkshire at Elland Road

01:36to welcome Newcastle United under the stewardship of Eddie Howe, who, of course, last season won the Carabao Cup

01:43and qualified for the Champions League.

01:45Leeds United will face rivals Manchester United in January and April,

01:51two sets of fixtures that Leeds fans will, of course, have been looking out for when the fixtures were announced.

01:56And then the Whites will end the season away in the capital against West Ham United at the London Stadium.

02:04In a game that they will hope will provide a good enough fixture if they are needing something on the final day of the season.

02:10But, of course, they will hope that they are safe and secure.