TransferGet French FootballUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Leeds United land Nice full-back Bard on loan
Leeds United have swooped to bring in OGC Nice defender Melvin Bard for the season.
M. Bard
player
Player
Melvin Bard
Position
Full-back
From
OGC Nice
To
Leeds United
Fee
Loan (option to buy)
What happened. Leeds United have signed Melvin Bard from OGC Nice on a season-long loan, with an option to make the move permanent, both clubs announced.
- Bard is 25 years old and joins Daniel Farke's squad.
- The loan deal includes an option to buy at the end of the season.
- Both clubs confirmed the transfer officially.
Bard will compete for a starting spot at left-back as Leeds push for promotion.
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