Josuha Guilavogui signs for Leeds United — Leedsunited.com 23/10/24

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Leeds United are pleased to confirm the signing of Josuha Guilavogui on a contract until the end of the 2024/25 season, subject to a work permit.

The Whites have secured the services of the 34-year-old former French international, who can play in midfield and defence, after he became a free agent following his departure from Bundesliga side Mainz 05, over the summer.

Guilavogui began his career with Saint Etienne in France, playing over 100 times for the club after progressing through the youth system. Whilst with Les Verts, he helped the team to win the Coupe de la Ligue in 2012/13.

Strong performances for his club impressed the national team bosses too, which saw the midfielder earn a call up for his country in 2013, gaining the first of seven caps for Les Bleus, adding to his 15 appearances for the Under-21s.

In the summer of 2013, Atletico Madrid moved to secure Guilavogui’s signature, and he played in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League during his time in Spain, prior to moving to the Bundesliga.

Initially joining VfL Wolfsburg on loan, he made the move permanent and went on to play over 250 times for the German side. Success came with the club, who lifted both the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup.

More recently, Guilavogui has played for Bordeaux and Mainz 05, gaining further experience at the top level in France and Germany.

Everyone would like to welcome Josuha to Elland Road, subject to international clearance and the necessary paperwork being ratified, it is hoped he will be eligible to face Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship at Ashton Gate on Saturday.

Speaking after penning a deal with the Whites, the former Atletico Madrid player told LUTV of his delight in joining Daniel Farke’s side.

“I have never played in England and I think as a football player this is a really amazing experience and for playing for Leeds, a historic club, this is a wonderful opportunity for me,” Guilavogui explained.

“I am looking forward to training with the team, to help the team on the pitch, outside the pitch as well and hopefully that we set our goals.

“I had some offers, but nothing that I would say, okay, let’s do it. And when my agent called me and said that Daniel has interest to sign me and watched over me, I said, yeah, let’s go straight, straight to Leeds.

“Sometimes in life you have some opportunities and you don’t want to miss it. I am really happy to be here.

“When I spoke with our manager, he knows what I can bring on the pitch and also outside the pitch, because we don’t forget that we have injured players and I am there to help them. And when they will recover, I will also help the young players.

“That is why I was captain, like everywhere where I played, because I am someone that is always thinking about how can I make my teammates better, how can I improve. I am here for helping the team and I really hope that we will go to the Premier League.

“It is always better to jump in the team when they are winning and I was there for the game against Sheffield United and it was a really amazing performance. They had no chance and we could have scored more than two goals. So, yeah, it is a really good feeling.”

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