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Leeds United confirm Pablo Hernandez signing after making fans wait: Details on contract
LEEDS UNITED have confirmed a permanent deal for midfielder Pablo Hernandez.
Leeds United have confirmed their first signing of the winter
Hernandez, 31, initially joined Leeds United from Al-Arabi at the start of the season on a six-month loan deal.
But the club have now secured a permanent move for the Spaniard until the end of the current campaign.
✍ We are pleased to announce that Pablo Hernandez has signed a permanent contract with Leeds United. Read more at https://t.co/vNnAOIXnts pic.twitter.com/xqYzKRuTMe
— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 9, 2017
"Leeds United are delighted to announce the signing of Pablo Hernandez on a permanent deal until the end of the 2016/17 season," read a statement on Leeds' website.
Leeds alerted fans to a new signing half an hour before revealing it was Hernandez who had penned the deal.
Leeds United have confirmed Pablo Hernandez has signed a permanent deal
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Leeds manager Garry Monk has already confirmed he wants to bring new players to the club in the January transfer window.
The former Swansea head coach has also ruled out any departures from his squad, with Charlie Taylor the most likely man to leave were Leeds to sell any of their top stars.
Leeds face Cambridge United tonight for a place int he FA Cup fourth round.
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