A number of Leeds United supporters have turned to social media to rave over the news that 18-year-old midfielder Callum Nicell has put pen to paper on a new two-year-contract at the club.
The Elland Road outfit revealed on their official website and Twitter account on Saturday that the young talent had sealed a deal to remain with the Whites until 2020, having been brought into the club as a seven-year-old.
? | Leeds United are pleased to confirm Callum Nicell has signed a new contract with the club
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 8, 2018
The midfielder, who is highly rated by the club, having seen him break into the under-23 side this season after playing a big part in their under-18 success during the last campaign, where he also was promoted to the first team and was left as an unused substitute in the latter stages of the season.
The fans at Elland Road have been left delighted on Twitter to see the young talent commit his future, with many believing he is going to become a top star over the next couple of years.
This is Futbol has gathered a selection of the supporters’ tweets:
Some player is Nicell, worked well alongside Rey last ssn & now bossing it without him. Not many have seen him make runs forward & in some ways very much like Cook.
— Paul Warrick PL (LUFC) (@paulwarrick3) September 8, 2018
Good to see @lufc abandon their 2nd rate foreigner policy for the tried and tested local talent.
— Jacques Rossouw (@jacques0609) September 8, 2018
— Jordy P ? (@JordyP1993) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/worldiematt/status/1038352253076336640
https://twitter.com/LeedsunitedLee/status/1038352054207606784
Well done Callum ?? hope to see you knocking on the first team door very soon
— Adam Ross (@rossi_on) September 8, 2018
Good, looks class!
— Lee Thompson (@lufcThommo) September 8, 2018
Congratulations lad the futures looking bright MOT.
— R.Cartwright ??? (@rogercart57) September 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/topcatfish/status/1038375152034238464
Opinion
The Leeds fans are loving the fact that Nicell has become the latest young talent to commit to new terms at the club, and they obviously rate him as highly as the club do judging by their comments. Those who do not keep an eye on the reserve sides might not know much about him, but the fact he has already been given a taste of two first team match day squads prove he is one tipped for great things. It cannot be ignored that Leeds are bringing through some seriously exciting youngsters through their system and into the first team, but that could prove to be a double edged sword if they do not push on for a return to the Premier League. Bigger clubs, as has been the case in the past, will be keeping an eye on those who are coming through Leeds’ academy, and Nicell is the latest in a long line of future stars. Getting him tied down is important for them if they want to keep a hold of exciting youngsters.