Romanian winger Alexandru Maxim got off the mark this weekend, while Leeds faltered.
One of the early names linked with a move to Leeds United this summer was Romanian winger Alexandru Maxim.
A report in his homeland via Digisport claimed a deal was close, but the 26-year-old went on to move to Mainz instead, signing for a fee of £2.7 million.
Maxim scored at the weekend in Mainz’s win over Hamburg, netting the opener after just two minutes.
It was his first of the season, but an invaluable strike, and a fine way to open his account for his new club.
The 27-year-old can play on the wing and in a central attacking midfield role, and while Leeds did buy other players in the same position, Maxim may go on to be regarded as the best of the bunch
The Romania international is playing at a more elite level than Leeds at present, testing himself in the Bundesliga.
The goal could turn out to be a brief moment to savour in an inconsistent season, or it could spark him into life.
Leeds United’s impressive attackers have recently gone off the boil, with the Whites scoring just once in their last three games after a scintillating start to the season.
They could certainly having Maxim available right now.
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