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Leeds United signs French defender Melvin Bard on loan

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Leeds United signs French defender Melvin Bard on loan

Summary

Leeds United finalized the signing of left-back Melvin Bard on Deadline Day as part of a loan agreement from OGC Nice. The 25-year-old French defender represents the club's sixth addition during the summer transfer window. Bard brings experience from Ligue 1, where he made nearly 170 appearances, as well as over 20 matches in the UEFA Europa League and Conference League. He joins fellow defensive recruits Tarik Muharemović and Nico Elvedi at Elland Road to bolster Daniel Farke’s backline options. Bard is expected to compete for immediate playing time in the Premier League. The defender has stated his intention to secure a regular role in the squad as Leeds prepares for future league fixtures.

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•Melvin Bard joined Leeds United on an initial loan from OGC Nice.
•The 25-year-old is the sixth signing for Leeds United this summer.
•Bard has recorded nearly 170 appearances in Ligue 1.
•He can play as a left-back, in midfield, or in central defence.

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A third defensive addition of the summer transfer window arrived on Deadline Day in the form of French left-back Melvin Bard on an initial loan from OGC Nice.The 25-year-old joins Tarik Muharemović a...
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