Former Exeter Defender Makes Début for Leeds United
Welsh International Ethan Ampadu signed for Leeds United on Wednesday for a deal understood to be worth £10 million. £7 million up front and a further £3 million in add-ons. The Grecians are likely to benefit to the tune of £2 million eventually for Ethan Ampadu.
Ethan Ampadu had an impressive début for Leeds United against AS Monaco in a friendly encounter. According to multiple sources, including leeds-live.co.uk and yorkshirepost.co.uk, Ampadu received positive reviews for his performance.
The Yorkshire Post‘s player ratings report highlighted Ampadu as the standout player for Leeds United during the match. His defensive composure, ability to read the game, and strong aerial presence were particularly praised.
Leeds Live’s match report also had positive remarks about Ampadu’s performance. They mentioned his versatility and ball-playing ability, which aligned well with the team’s playing style under manager Daniel Farke.
The young Welsh international’s debut showcased his potential to become a valuable asset to Leeds United as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Ethan thanked the fans after the game:-
Thank you for the support today pic.twitter.com/72bbudP4p6
— Ethan Ampadu (@ethanamp26) July 22, 2023
The Leeds United report of the match played at the York Community Stadium can be found at https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/31697/live-updates-leeds-united-vs-as-monaco
Some highlights of Ethan from the Twitter account @Totally Leeds
Ethan Ampadu🏴 vs Monaco
Quality debut today. Looked composed on the ball, broke up play and helped link the defence and attack! Early days but looks like real smart buisness👏 #LUFC pic.twitter.com/ZvLpn2Wk1N
— Totally Leeds (@TotallyLeeds) July 22, 2023