Leeds complete transfer of Raphinha replacement as 23-goal Feyenoord star Luis Sinisterra signs on five-year deal

LEEDS have confirmed the signing of forward Luis Sinisterra from Feyenoord to take their spending to almost £100million.

The Colombian international, 23, has penned a five-year contract at Elland Road in a reported £25m deal - And that could speed-up the departure of Raphinha.

Sinisterra said: “I will work to bring this quality to Leeds.

“I want to do the same or even more.

“One of my characteristics is to enjoy it, to make the fans happy with my skills and quality.

“Hopefully I can do that at Elland Road.”

Raphinha, who is currently on holiday in Ibiza with stunning wife Taia Rodrigues, is set to snub Arsenal and Chelsea.

The Brazilian, 25, has his heart set on a dream move to Barcelona, who are weighing up whether to sign him.

But Leeds boss Jesse Marsch already now has a ready-made replacement.

The forward's displays in his homeland soon led to a move to Holland with Feyenoord in 2018.

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Sinisterra only made seven senior appearances during his first season there, but he became an established member of the side the following year.

But it was last term that produced his best form yet as he scored 23 goals and produced 14 assists in 49 appearances, helping them to the Europa Conference League final.

Sinisterra leaves Feyenoord with a record of 35 goals and 29 assists in 113 matches.

He has now become Leeds' sixth summer signing.

He follows the arrivals of Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Darko Gyabi, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca at Elland Road, with Leeds spending up to around £95m.

Sinisterra’s transfer is subject to international clearance and a work permit.