Growing up in Brande, the Dane was well aware of the Whites from an early age because most of his father’s mates supported the club.
And this summer, as a move to be reunited with his old RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch was mooted, Kristensen was sold the Elland Road vision in all its glory.
Director of football Victor Orta sends all prospective additions a video that attempts to convey not only the size and stature of the club but the intensity of the fans’ passion and the culture that has developed around them.
Kristensen is yet to run out in front of a packed Elland Road but he has now at least played football in front of thousands of Leeds fans, thanks to the pre-season fixtures during the tour of Australia.
He’s yet to be disappointed.
“Everything I was told and promised before I signed is living up to it and even more, so I’m really happy,” he said, ahead of Sunday’s first LS11 experience against Cagliari.
“It’s really everything all together, it’s the fans, the guys, the locker room, the coaches, the culture around the club, the guys working around the first team - no one mentioned, no one forgotten - but I would say it’s been a true pleasure and I’m really happy I made my choice to come here.”
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...

1. Price set for Kean
Juventus have set an asking price of £29m for Aston Villa target Moise Kean this summer, but any transfer would be ‘extremely complicated’ to agree. (CalcioMercato) | Getty Images

2. Man Utd want Neto
Manchester United have reportedly identified Wolves winger Pedro Neto as an alternative to Ajax’s Antony this summer. (Fichajes) | Getty Images

3. Blues in Fofana talks
Chelsea have opened talks with Leicester City over defender Wesley Fofana, despite the Foxes’ £70m asking price. (Football.London) | Getty Images

4. Winks interest cools
Leeds United and Everton have both backed off in their respective pursuits of Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks. (The Athletic) | Getty Images

5. CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 11: Michy Batshuayi of Belgium tracked by Joe Rodon of Wales during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 4 match between Wales and Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Tottenham defender Joe Rodon is in talks over a loan move to French side Rennes with an option to make the move permanent for around £18m. (Daily Mail) | Getty Images

6. Toon offered Pepe
Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe. (90min) | Arsenal FC via Getty Images


