Victor Orta on why Pablo Hernandez can achieve legendary status at Leeds United

Hernandez put pen to paper on a new two-year contract extension on Tuesday as the 34-year-old became the seventh first team player to sign a new deal this term.

Orta has revealed that Leeds had offers for the playmaker both from clubs in England and overseas with the director of football thrilled that Hernandez has now committed his future with the Whites until the summer of 2022.

"I think Pablo is one of the best players I have worked with in my career," said Orta.

“He has an amazing ability to change a game, he gets goals and assists in equal measure and he is someone that the rest of the squad can look up to.

“I’ve worked with talented players in the past, but you have to consider Pablo’s attitude and work ethic as well as his ability and I firmly believe the history books will show Pablo to be a true Leeds legend in years to come.

“Pablo had options in the summer, we had offers from clubs in England and teams overseas - but he believes in this project and knows he can play a huge part in the next two years.

“Again we have to thank the chairman for backing us to give players new deals and we have to acknowledge that all of those given new contracts have significantly improved under our head coach."