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Leeds complete £25million transfer for Man Utd ace Dan James as winger, 23, signs five-year deal
LEEDS UNITED have finally confirmed the signing of winger Dan James from rivals Manchester United.
The Wales international, 23, moves to Elland Road in a £25million deadline day deal.
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And James, who was wanted by Leeds before he joined United from Swansea in 2019, has penned a five-year contract with his new club.
The ace will wear the No20 shirt for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
And James will be hoping to make his debut against Liverpool next month when he returns from international duty.
Victor Orta, Director of Football at Leeds, beamed: “I have to say a huge thank you to my team firstly.
“The football department have been monitoring Daniel for a number of years and every member of my team has worked hard to get this deal over the line.
“It is no secret that Daniel is a player we have been keen to acquire for a number of years and today we achieved our goal.
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“As a player we feel Daniel is an excellent fit for a Marcelo Bielsa team, he is quick, direct and works hard.
“We look forward to him joining up with the squad, finally!”
James was on the brink of joining Leeds on deadline day in January 2019.
But despite arriving at Elland Road to complete his deal, Bielsa’s men and Swansea were unable to agree on the structure of a £10m fee.
However, James’ big breakthrough came just six months later when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer paid £15m to sign him for Manchester United.
James went on to score nine goals in 74 games for the Red Devils.
And he even featured in two of their opening three Premier League games this season.
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But following the return of Cristiano Ronaldo, coupled with Jadon Sancho’s arrival from Borussia Dortmund, James was allowed to move on to Leeds.
He will now be deployed in a fearsome attack also including Raphinha, Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo.
And Leeds fans will be hoping James can help them making even greater strides in the top flight.
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Man Utd star Dan James shows off his skills on the training pitch
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