Leeds United complete fourth signing of summer transfer window

Leeds United have completed their fourth signing of the summer transfer window through the arrival of highly-rated teenage midfielder Darko Gyabi from Manchester City.
By Lee Sobot
Published 4th Jul 2022, 10:42 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2022, 10:45 BST
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The 18-year-old joins the Whites for a fee of around £5m and has put pen to paper on a four-year deal, running until the summer of 2026.

Gyabi is a highly-rated 18-year-old who joined City from Millwall and played a part in last season's Premier League 2 title triumph for the young Citizens.

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Leeds believe they are getting a player who will fight for first team squad involvement this season, although the midfielder is expected to feature for the Under 21s in the PL2 second tier

DEAL: Eighteen-year-old midfielder Darko Gyabi has signed a four-year contract upon joining Leeds United from Manchester City for £5m. Picture by LUFC.DEAL: Eighteen-year-old midfielder Darko Gyabi has signed a four-year contract upon joining Leeds United from Manchester City for £5m. Picture by LUFC.
DEAL: Eighteen-year-old midfielder Darko Gyabi has signed a four-year contract upon joining Leeds United from Manchester City for £5m. Picture by LUFC.

Gyabi has also won 12 caps for England at youth level, spread across call ups for the Under-15s, Under-16s and Under-18s.

The youngster becomes the club’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca.

Related topics:Manchester CityUnder-18sPremier League 2Millwall

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