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Leeds United: Fans flock to Pontus Jansson tweet

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Supporters of Leeds United have flocked to a post which was shared on Twitter by Swedish centre-back Pontus Jansson.

For the defender’s current club Brentford, Jansson has not made their matchday squad during their previous two fixtures in the Championship (per Transfermarkt).

On Thursday afternoon, the player revealed that he was back in training and relayed a Christmas message to supporters (per Pontus Jansson).

Not only did he wish a Merry Christmas to Brentford fans, but also to fans of Malmo and Leeds United.

This had lots of Whites supporters flocking to it to air their reactions.

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So, what did these Leeds fans have to say about Pontus Jansson’s Twitter post?

“Would have big Pontus back at ER any day.”

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“Merry xmas to you & your family pontus. Miss ya big lad”

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Leeds initially signed the centre-back on loan from Torino during the summer of 2016 and a year later, the club sealed his permanent arrival for £3.6m (per Transfermarkt).

In the summer of 2019, the Swede then left the club and joined the Bees in a deal worth £5.54m.

Was it a mistake for Leeds to sell Pontus Jansson?

No, he's not good enough

No, he's not good enough

Yes, he's a class player

Yes, he's a class player

“Class Pontus hope you and Brentford achieve your goal. Always a legend and a huge part in Leeds promotion. Never forgotten”

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“Merry Christmas Pontus! Would defo have you at cb for us Sunday”

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During his time at Elland Road, the 29-year-old centre-back, who is valued at £4.95 million (as per Transfermarkt), made 120 appearances for the club in which he managed to bag nine goals and provide four assists for teammates (per Transfermarkt).

“We need you”

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“What a king”

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“Big mistake letting you go Merry Christmas to you and your family too”

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As can be seen in these responses from Leeds fans, many of them had positive reactions following Jansson’s Christmas message to them.

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