Noah Okafor claimed it was an “straightforward determination” to go away AC Milan for Leeds after signing a four-year deal at Elland Street this morning.
The Swiss worldwide joins Leeds for a payment within the area of £17.3million and turns into their ninth signing of the summer season.
Okafor emerged as Basel earlier than becoming a member of RB Salzburg in January 2020. A subsequent transfer to Milan noticed him battle for normal sport time however a mortgage change to Napoli did allow him to assert a Serie A winners’ medal final season resulting from his 4 appearances for Antonio Conte’s males.
Napoli declined an choice to make the deal everlasting however Leeds had no issues and moved to snap up the 25-year-old.
Okafor excited to start out Premier League journey
Okafor instructed LUTV: “I believe it’s an incredible day, I’m actually excited.
“As a child, I dreamed of taking part in within the Premier League. That’s why for me it was fairly a straightforward determination.
“So I mentioned, yeah, my soccer fits the Premier League, this is sort of a dream come true. I can’t wait to step on the sector.
“I heard that the Premier League is the very best league on the earth, it’s so intense. I’ve a great deal of pals that performed there or are taking part in there.
“I’m actually, actually excited. I can’t wait, like I mentioned earlier than. I’m additionally prepared for this new problem.”
Leeds began life again within the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Everton on Monday night courtesy of Lukas Nmecha’s contentious late penalty.
