Ronaldo Vieira has revealed that he had no doubts in his mind when putting pen to paper on a new four-year Leeds deal.
Vieira, 18, agreed his third contract in less than a year on what was Italian owner Andrea Radrizzani’s first day in complete control of the Yorkshire giants.
Speaking to Leeds’ official Twitter account on Friday, Bissau-born midfielder Vieira claimed it was easy to extend his stay at Elland Road after establishing himself as a key member of the team this season.
“It feels great. It is something I have been working on since I was born, really. Now, to stay with Leeds for another four seasons after the season I’ve had is unreal, unbelievable – I’m delighted with it,” Vieira said.
“It was easy to put pen to paper; happened quite quickly. I had a good season with Leeds and enjoyed it, so why not? I hope the next four years will be just as good.”
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Making 38 league and cup appearances, the form of Leeds’ number 25 has not gone unnoticed on the international stage and Vieira has now been called up to England’s Under-20 squad to take part in the Toulon Tournament.
The former Benfica youth player broke into the starting eleven after making his debut in the last game of the 2015-16 season, and has since starred alongside captain Liam Bridcutt in the middle of the park.
Highlights of Vieira’s season included scoring the winning spot kick in a penalty shootout against Norwich in the EFL Cup, before striking a long-range effort against the same side to win late on in a 3-2 league win.
The midfielder will be hoping he and his side can go one better next time around as they look to end Leeds’ 13-year stay outside of the Premier League with promotion from the Championship.