New signing Nico Elvedi says he is looking forward to the "special moment" he walks through the Elland Road tunnel for the first time and sees the Leeds United supporters.
The 29-year-old centre-back, who has joined from Borussia Monchengladbach, said Switzerland team-mate Noah Okafor told him many "good things about the club" while at the 2026 World Cup and he liked what he heard.
"I am very happy to be here, everything is done and I can't wait to play for this club," Elvedi said. "It is such a big club with amazing fans and I also can't wait to play in this stadium with the fans.
"I saw some videos from the stadium, from the fans, and I love it.
"Everybody told me it is a special moment to go through the tunnel and see the atmosphere. I can't wait to see that."
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, German football reporter Christian Hornung said the defender "is reliable" and "tough" in one-v-one situations.
"He has a really good tackle and is good at heading," said Hornung. "He isn't a magician on the pitch but he does what he can.
"If you pick Nico Elvedi then you know what you get and I think he's a really fantastic player.
"It's a really good deal for Leeds."
Listen to more analysis of Elvedi from Christian Hornung on BBC Sounds
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