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Leeds United are setting their sights on the long run as they push for a return to the Premier League, figuring out younger skills who can contribute to the membership’s long-term success.
One such prospect is Nigerian centre-back Leonard Ngenge, with earlier experiences confirming that the Whites have secured a pre-contract settlement for the highly-rated teenager.
Sporting director confirms Leeds have secured new signing
Ikorodu Metropolis’s sporting director, Wale Quadri, has now confirmed to All Nigerian Soccer that Ngenge will formally make the transfer to West Yorkshire as soon as he turns 18 in August this yr.
He mentioned:
“Ngenge has an present take care of Leeds United, it’s a pre-contract.
“By August he needs to be becoming a member of Leeds. He was scouted in Nigeria after which invited to Leeds for additional coaching.
“He got here again like two weeks in the past from Leeds. That needs to be his second go to to Leeds. He’s being signed as a participant for the long run, they’re ready for him to show 18 years,” the sporting director added.”
The 17-year-old has been a standout performer within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League this season, enjoying for Ikorodu Metropolis FC. He has already made 18 league appearances, showcasing his defensive strengths whereas additionally contributing offensively with a objective and an help.
His performances have attracted curiosity from a number of European golf equipment, however Leeds moved rapidly to safe his companies. The deal is anticipated to be finalized in the summertime, with Ngenge keen to start the subsequent chapter of his profession.
The defender is seen as a promising long-term addition, and as soon as he joins, he could have the chance to develop within the demanding surroundings of English soccer. If he adapts properly, he may turn out to be a key determine in Leeds’ defence for years to come back.
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Leeds United’s current dip in type
In the meantime, Daniel Farke’s squad stays targeted on reaching computerized promotion.
Though they’ve led the Championship desk for a lot of the marketing campaign, a current dip in type has allowed Sheffield United to catch up, with each golf equipment now joint high with 76 factors.
Burnley are usually not far behind both, at present sitting third with 74 factors, simply 2 factors behind the automated promotion spot.
Leeds suffered a heartbreak final season, with them coming near promotion solely to lose within the play-offs. Might they efficiently safe promotion this time round?
