Some Leeds United fans have revealed their delight after the club announced the signing of goalkeeper Jamal Blackman.
The 24-year-old has signed from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal, with the club revealing the signing on their official Twitter account.
#WelcomeJamal ? pic.twitter.com/aMSSodJsES
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 16, 2018
The goalkeeper impressed in a loan spell at Championship side Sheffield United last season after keeping a total of nine clean sheets in the campaign.
The 6ft 6in giant goalkeeper will fight with Bailey Peacock-Farrell to be first-choice between the sticks at Elland Road next season (TransferMarkt).
One Leeds fan said he is ‘In awe at the size’ of the former Ostersunds loanee.
This is Futbol have rounded up the best tweets from a section of Leeds fans about the signing of Blackman:
In awe at the size of the lad
— kcaJ (@LDKRZ) July 16, 2018
Class signing x
— A Way of Life (@coachjeff50) July 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/James_H_3/status/1018828486310580225
Basically prime Neuer
— ezgjan alishithouseski (@vidukabazooka) July 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/AndrewFirth21/status/1018828056130211840
brilliant signing – top goalie! more please @LUFC
— Charcelo Bielsenberg ?? (@charlieros1e) July 16, 2018
We are already better than last season by signing Blackman, how many points did weidwald cost us #Lufc
— Martin shaw (@martinshaw27) July 16, 2018
OPINION
Leeds fans are delighted with the signing of Blackman, and so they should be. His form when on-loan at Sheffield United last season was exceptional, he pulled off some quality saves and is good with the ball at his feet, which is something boss Marcelo Bielsa will really appreciate. The 24-year-old will be seeing a lot of the ball at his feet next season, even more so than when he was at Bramall Lane, as his new Argentine boss will insist on playing it out from the back at all times. If he can cope with that, the Chelsea loanee will be a top signing at Elland Road.