Leeds United signed Mateusz Bogusz earlier this week.
Leeds United new addition Mateusz Bogusz says that fellow Pole Mateusz Klich played a key role in helping him sign for the Whites.
Bogusz spoke to former club Ruch Chorzow’s website upon the completion of his transfer to Leeds.
The young winger was introduced to Klich when he came over to Leeds for a trial earlier in the month.
He said that Klich persuaded him to join, selling the club with the fanaticism of the supporters.
Bogusz said: “I met Mateusz Klich when I first came to Leeds. He praised the club, he persuaded me to come.
“He emphasised that the fans here are very close to the club.
“Here everyone lives every ball, they are fanatics.”
Bogusz was also impressed by the facilities at Leeds’ Thorp Arch training ground.
He said: “I visited the whole academy. It made an impression on me, if only because there are seven pitches available.”
The youngster is going into Leeds’ under-23 squad initially but hopes to quickly progress to the first team.
The 17-year-old has been playing for Ruch Chorzow’s first team this season, playing 20 games and scoring five goals.
Bogusz says he believes he can succeed and says if he did not believe in himself he would not have made the move.
He said: “I think I can handle it. I do not know how long my way to play will last, but if I did not believe it would work, I would not come here.”
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