Leeds Sign Melvin Bard on Season-Long Loan

A reported €1m loan with a €5m buy option gives the club immediate left‑back cover while keeping future transfer flexibility.

Overview

Leeds confirmed the signing of Melvin Bard from OGC Nice on Tuesday on a season-long loan, with the club announcing the move and Bard completing formalities at Elland Road.
Reports say the deal carries a €1 million loan fee and a non-mandatory €5 million option to make the transfer permanent next summer.
The addition was made to plug a short-term need at left-back after Joe Rodon’s injury and to provide direct competition for Gabriel Gudmundsson while allowing James Justin to cover other positions.
Bard arrives with extensive top‑flight and continental experience from Lyon and Nice, and he told LUTV he was “super happy” to join and eager to play at Elland Road.
Nice reportedly identified Niels Nkounkou as Bard’s replacement, Leeds expect no registration problems, and the new signing could be available for upcoming fixtures including the trip to Brighton.