Leeds United have snapped up Wolves winger Helder Costa.
Leeds United new boy Helder Costa has revealed to the club’s official website that Barry Douglas played a key part in his move to Elland Road.
The Whites had already brought in Jack Harrison, Ben White and Liam McCarron on Monday, but gave fans the big news they’d been waiting for on Wednesday.
Leeds confirmed the signing of winger Costa, taking him on a season-long loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers after weeks of speculation.
Costa’s loan deal includes a permanent clause which will be activated next summer, and the Daily Mail report that the move in total will cost £15million.
That’s a major commitment for Andrea Radrizzani and co, who will surely need promotion back to the Premier League in order to go through with such a deal.
The Portuguese wide man, 25, may have struggled in the Premier League, but his record of 15 goals and 14 assists in two Championship seasons is hugely impressive.
The signing has really excited Leeds fans, and Costa has now spoken about joining the Whites, hailing the influence of his former Wolves teammate Barry Douglas.
Douglas made the move from Molineux to Elland Road last summer, and Costa claims the Scot has told him that Leeds fans are ‘amazing’, and that the club is huge, meaning his decision to move wasn’t a tough one.
“It feels great to sign for Leeds United,” said Costa. “I’ve spoken a lot to Barry Douglas and he told me how big the club is and how amazing the fans are, so it wasn’t a tough decision to come here and I’m very happy to be here. It’s good to know Barry, he can show me everything about how Leeds works and I’m really looking forward to start training with my new team-mates,” he added.
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