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Confirmed: Leeds United complete signing of midfielder Madger Gomes from Liverpool
LEEDS UNITED have confirmed the signing of midfielder Madger Gomes from Liverpool.
Leeds sign Madger Gomes after Liverpool release
The midfielder arrives at Elland Road on a deal until 2020 after being released by Liverpool.
Gomes spent three years at Liverpool, joining from La Liga outfit Villarreal, but failed to make a single senior appearance for the Reds.
A club statement read: “Leeds United are pleased to confirm the signing of Madger Gomes from Premier League outfit Liverpool.
“The 20 year-old Spanish midfielder has penned a three year deal with United, following his release from Anfield.”
✍️ Madger Gomes has completed his move to #LUFC following his release by Liverpool. Read more at: https://t.co/9Rsx7O98wN pic.twitter.com/pZGTRE54VX
— LUFC Academy (@LUFCacademy) June 27, 2017
Hopefully I will get a chance to progress and make the first team
Gomes will initially link up with Leeds’ Under-23s squad with a view to training with the senior players.
And the youngster has already set his sights on breaking into Thomas Christiansen’s first team this season.
Speaking about the move, Gomes said: “I’m really excited and happy to start life with Leeds United, I hope to have a good season here.
“Hopefully I will get a chance to progress and make the first team as my dream is to play professionally.”