Diego Llorente

Real Sociedad On 26 June 2017, Llorente signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad. In his league debut, on 10 September, he contributed one goal to a 4–2 away win against Deportivo de La Coruña after replacing Iñigo Martínez midway through the second half. Four days later, in his first appearance in European competition, he started and scored twice in a 4–0 home defeat of Rosenborg BK in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.

Leeds United Leeds United announced the signing of Llorente on a four-year deal on 24 September 2020, for a reported fee of £18 million. He made his Premier League debut on 5 December, coming on for the injured Robin Koch in the ninth minute of an eventual 3–1 away loss to rivals Chelsea. He scored his first league goal on 19 April 2021, heading home a cross from Jack Harrison in a 1–1 home draw against Liverpool.

Loan to Roma On 31 January 2023, Llorente joined Serie A club AS Roma on loan until 30 June with an option to buy. He made his debut in the competition four days later, replacing Nicola Zalewski in injury time of the 2–0 home victory over Empoli FC. Also as a late substitute, he appeared in the Europa League final against Sevilla FC on 31 May, a 4–1 penalty shootout loss in Budapest.

Llorente returned to the Stadio Olimpico for the 2023–24 season, again on loan. He scored his first league goal on 10 March 2024, closing a 2–2 draw at ACF Fiorentina in the 95th minute.

Betis On 9 July 2024, Real Betis reached an agreement with Leeds United for the transfer of Llorente, who signed a four-year contract.

International career Llorente was called up to the Spain national team by manager Vicente del Bosque in May 2016, for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He made his debut later that month, replacing Cesc Fàbregas in the 3–1 win in Switzerland.

On 24 May 2021, Llorente was included in Luis Enrique's 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

Style of play A right-footed player who possesses good positioning and is strong in the air, Llorente can operate as a central defender or defensive midfielder.

International

Honours Real Sociedad Copa del Rey: 2019–20

Roma UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2022–23

Betis UEFA Conference League runner-up: 2024–25