Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira says that he used to support Chelsea.
Leeds United youngster Ronaldo Vieira has told The Sun that Chelsea used to be his English club.
Vieira, who is 18 years of age and operates as a midfielder, has admitted that he did not support Leeds before he joined the West Yorkshire outfit in 2015.
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“Vieira confesses he did not support Leeds before he signed for them, whispering ‘Chelsea’ when asked who his English team used to be,” it is stated in The Sun.
Vieira is a very talented and promising young footballer and has established himself as a key player in the current Leeds team.
The 18-year-old midfielder has scored one goal and created five chances in 22 Championship appearances for the Whites so far this season.
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Leeds are fifth in the Championship table at the moment with 54 points from 30 matches and are genuine contenders for the playoffs.
The West Yorkshire outfit will return to action on Saturday afternoon when they take on Cardiff City at Elland Road in the league.
Meanwhile, Chelsea currently find themselves at the top of the Premier League table with 59 points from 24 matches.
Antonio Conte’s side are nine points clear of second-placed and London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The Blues will return to action on Sunday afternoon when they take on Burnley away from home at Turf Moor in the Premier League.
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