The former Whites forwards is clearly as enamoured with the Swedish defender as supporters are.
Former Leeds United forward Noel Whelan has sent a message to centre-back Pontus Jansson on Twitter to thank the defender for joining the club this summer.
Jansson moved to Elland Road in the transfer window on loan from Serie A side Torino and has quickly became a fan favourite and terrace hero as a result of his obvious passion both on and off the field.
The Sweden international has now started nine Championship games since his arrival in England and is arguably the first name on Whites manager Garry Monk’s teamsheet every week.
After the impressive 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday, the 25-year-old took to Twitter to post a photo of himself with a disabled supporter.
He has certainly endeared himself to the Leeds faithful, and has also earned rave reviews from pundits for both his performances and his attitude.
One of those pundits is former Leeds striker Whelan, who tweeted a reply to Jansson in which he thanked him sincerely for choosing to join the club and stressed that the popular defender epitomises what the club are all about.
With Jansson forming half of an improving central defensive partnership, Leeds have a solid foundation at the back upon which they are building some seriously encouraging form.
The Whites have now lost just two of their last nine games in all competitions, winning six in that run.
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