Bielsa target set for Leeds medical next week, player will sign a five-year deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of the Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo.
The 24-year-old Brazilian is not a regular starter for the Spanish club and he needs to leave the club in order to play more often.
A move to Elland Road seems like the ideal next step in the defender’s career and Marcelo Bielsa could help him achieve his potential in the Premier League.
Leeds needed to bring in a quality left-back this summer especially with Ezgjan Alioski set to leave the club when his contract expires.
Firpo has shown his quality in the Spanish league during his spell with Real Betis and he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for the Whites.
According to Calciomercato, the 24-year-old defender will have his Leeds medical next week and TMW are reporting that the player will sign a five-year contract with the Premier League side.
Apparently, Leeds are paying around €15 million for the defender and the reported fee could prove to be a bargain in the long run.
SL View: Firpo would be a superb long-term acquisition
Leeds have had an impressive season since securing promotion back to the Premier League but their defensive vulnerabilities were brutally exposed last year.
It should be a priority for them to improve their back four this summer and the fans will be delighted to see the club is working to sign a talented young full-back in Junior Firpo.
The player will probably need some time to adjust to English football but there is no doubt that he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League and establish himself as a key player for the club.
Read: Leeds looking to sign 25-year-old on loan next season.
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Author:Sai