Real Sociedad have announced on their official Twitter page that Diego Llorente is joining Leeds United in the summer transfer window.

The Spanish club have announced this evening that they have “reached an agreement in principle” with Premier League outfit Leeds over the transfer of the 27-year-old Spain international central defender.

La Real have also wished the former Real Madrid man the best of luck on his new adventure.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Leeds will pay Sociedad a transfer fee of €20 million (£18.39 million) for Llorente.

Thank you for the three years you have been part of our club! Good luck @diego_2llorente!#AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/B9tVjptGop

— Real Sociedad