Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani breaks his silence over Helder Costa deal

The 25-year-old became Marcelo Bielsa's fourth and arguably most important arrival of the summer after being identified as a top target.

Costa penned a four-year deal at Elland Road, which will begin next year and run until 2024 having initially signed on a season-long loan.

He will immediately join up with his new teammates - including old pal Barry Douglas - for pre-season, where he has been handed the number 17 shirt.

The Portuguese has already expressed his desire to help Leeds end their long absence from the Premier League - something which Radrizzani has already alluded to.

And joining the Whites fanbase in welcoming the former Benfica B man to Elland Road on Twitter, the Italian showed he appreciation after he dropped into the Championship to aid Leeds' promotion push.

"Welcome @heldercosta_ obrigado," he said.

"Thank you for joining our club and joining our race to EPL. Many thanks to @wolves Jeff Shi and players agents for their support to make this deal happening."

The winger, of course, played a pivotal part in Wolves' promotion to the top-flight as champions in 2018.

In total, he departs the Midlands club with 19 goals in 109 appearances across three seasons - including one Player of the Season award picked up in his debut campaign.