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UEFA European Under: Leeds United have confirmed a sixth summer arrival for Daniel Farke’s side, announcing German international Anton Stach. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Elland Road and has joined the team for a reported fee of 17 million pounds from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.

Stach brings experience and further quality to the midfield areas after playing in the Bundesliga for the last five years. His time at the top-level in Germany was spent with Mainz 05 and TSG Hoffenheim and he previously won promotion from 2. Bundesliga with Greuther Furth.

Giving his first thoughts after signing, Stach told of his desire to play in the Premier League. "First of all, I am feeling really good. I am excited to join such a good team, such a good Premier League team, and I am looking forward to the next season. My style of play, I would say I am an aggressive player. I am good in duels. I am good at anticipating passes from the opponents and it would be good for the Premier League. Now we will see, I will try my best!