A lot of Leeds United fans have flocked to a post from Diego Llorente after Real Sociedad and the Whites reached an agreement for the 27-year-old to move to Elland Road.
Llorente posted an emotional farewell to the La Liga side, explaining how proud he was to have played for the team and that he is grateful for everything the club and the fans have done for him.
This post from Llorente has drawn the attention of these Leeds fans, who have used this post as a chance to welcome the former Real Madrid man to Elland Road.
Are you excited to see Llorente for Leeds?
Yes, he could be a great signing
No, we don't need him
Welcome Diego Llorente to this amazing club. You will be welcomed by all our fans. This is a massive club with only the best owners, coach, staff and most of all our loyal fans worldwide
— Kevin Hall (@KevinHa72309709) September 23, 2020
Delighted – You are playing for the best football club in the land !!
— Champions of Europe (@superleedsutd72) September 23, 2020
Time for a new chapter and what a time it’s gonna be! ??
— Oliver Driver (@OliverDriver20) September 23, 2020
Llorente has five caps for Spain and made 138 appearances in La Liga, so he has a bit of international and top-level club experience, which could prove to be useful for Leeds.
The Whites have agreed to pay £20m for Llorente, who is flying in to complete his transfer on Thursday.
This post from the 27-year-old continued to draw the attention of many Leeds fans.
Welcome to leeds United mate your going to love and all the lads are amazing leeds are one massive family on and off the pitch…MOT
— mattyleeds…MOT (@MattyTricker) September 23, 2020
Welcome to Leeds. You’re going to love it ????
— Denise Léone? ???? (@girl_leone) September 23, 2020
Welcome to Leeds Diego ?
— 1919 (@AllLeeds______) September 23, 2020
Leeds had previously been intersted in signing Ben White on a permanent deal, but after having three bids rejected by Brighton and Hove Albion, they signed Robin Koch instead and are now adding Llorente to their ranks.
Leeds have conceded seven goals in their first two Premier League games of the season, so maybe Llorente’s La Liga experience could help Marcelo Bielsa’s side improve their defence.
However, if he is going to have much impact, you would think he would have to improve on his average rating of 6.51/10 (as per WhoScored) from last season in the league.