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Leeds United agree deal to sign “impressive” versatile defender this summer

March 12, 2025 4 Min Read
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  • Struijk disillusioned after defensive mix-up in Pompey defeat
  • Leeds agree pre-contract for Ngenge
        • Leeds now racing to signal “superb” Europa League star wished by Man Metropolis

Leeds United have agreed a pre-contract for an “spectacular” teenage defender who will be part of the membership in the summertime, in accordance with a brand new report.

Struijk disillusioned after defensive mix-up in Pompey defeat

Leeds’ lead on the high of the Championship desk was all however eliminated over the weekend as they slipped to an unlikely 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Daniel Farke’s facet principally bossed the sport, however had been made to pay for spurning their possibilities when Pompey’s Colby Bishop capitalised on a mix-up in defence to hit the winner within the 61st minute.

The defeat, mixed with Sheffield United’s 1-0 win over Preston North Finish the day earlier than, means the Lilywhites now solely lead the Blades on the high of the desk on aim distinction.

Chatting with LUTV after the defeat to Portsmouth, Leeds defender Pascal Struijk expressed his disappointment that his facet, who had been beforehand unbeaten in 17 video games, could not stroll away with three factors.

“We had a number of possibilities and we did not rating them,” he defined. “Then as properly, they’re a superb facet, particularly at residence. In case you take a look at the house report in 2025, it has been actually good. So we knew it was going to be a tricky recreation, simply disillusioned that we got here away with nothing.”

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On how Leeds can bounce again from the loss, Struijk mentioned: “Video games come actually quick, so now we have to show it round fast. We’ll strive to ensure the boys will not be too down, we attempt to hold the spirits excessive, as a result of the video games come so fast.”

Leeds agree pre-contract for Ngenge

It isn’t all dangerous information for Leeds, nevertheless, because the Lilywhites will quickly have a brand new participant teammate becoming a member of Struijk within the defensive ranks at Elland Street. In line with All Soccer Nigeria, the Lilywhites have agreed a pre-contract with Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge, who will be part of the membership in the summertime as soon as he turns 18.

Ngenge, who performs for Ikorodu Metropolis, is alleged to be one of many brightest younger prospects within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, able to enjoying centre or left-back.

Talking with the All Soccer Nigeria, Ikorodu’s sporting director, Wale Quadri, mentioned: “Ngenge has an present take care of Leeds United, it is a pre-contract. By August he ought to be becoming a member of Leeds.

“He was scouted in Nigeria after which invited to Leeds for additional coaching. He got here again like two weeks in the past from Leeds. That ought to be his second go to to Leeds. He’s being signed as a participant for the longer term, they’re simply ready for him to show 18 years.”

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Ngenge has made 18 appearances for Ikorodu this season, scoring one aim and helping one other. After being named within the Staff of the Event for the 2024 ValueJet Cup again in August, Ikorodu’s first-team analyst took to X to explain Ngenge’s performances within the competitors as “spectacular,” including: “What a participant!”

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