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CONFIRMED: Leeds sign AC Milan midfielder Zan Benedicic on season-long loan
LEEDS UNITED have completed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Zan Benedicic on a season-long loan deal.
The 18-year-old was in fine form for Milan's Under-19s last season, scoring six goals in his 28 outings.
The Slovenia Under-21s star arrives at Elland Road as the club's fifth signing from the Italian leagues this summer, following Marco Silvestri, Gaetano Berardi, Tommaso Bianchi and Souleymane Doukara.
The Whites are to take the youngster on loan for the upcoming season but have an option to sign him on a permanent basis next summer.
United can confirm the signing of Zan Benedicic on a season-long loan
A Leeds statement read: "United can confirm the signing of Zan Benedicic from AC Milan on a season-long loan with the option to buy."
And Elland Road boss Dave Hockaday has praised the potential of the attacking midfielder.
He said said: "Zan is a versatile, strong and technical midfield player. He has massive potential and comes highly recommended by AC Milan."