Former Arsenal academy ahead Sam Greenwood has left Leeds United to hitch Polish aspect Pogon Szczecin on a everlasting deal, the golf equipment have confirmed.
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and confirmed on Wednesday that former Arsenal youth ahead has accomplished a everlasting switch between the 2 golf equipment.
Pogon Szczecin report that Greenwood has signed a three-year contract with the membership, with the choice to increase it for an extra 12 months. The switch price stays undisclosed.
“I’m delighted,” Greenwood mentioned of the transfer. “I discovered a lovely stadium and a lovely metropolis right here. My objective is to be an incredible addition to the workforce, to assist them, and naturally, to win one thing with them.
“I do know the Ekstraklasa is a tricky league the place anybody can beat anybody. I’ll battle for the workforce and provides my all for the followers.”
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Greenwood spent a few years with Arsenal’s academy between 2018 and 2020, and he was effectively regarded throughout that interval. The teenager significantly impressed for the Arsenal u18s, serving to them to win the u18 Premier League south in 2018/19 with 10 objectives and 5 assists.
But stories recommended the participant was a bit homesick, wanting a transfer again up north. Leeds United swooped and signed him for , probably rising to £3m with add-ons.
Greenwood went on to make 43 appearances for the Leeds u21s and 35 for the primary workforce, a lot of which had been within the Premier League. He additionally went out on mortgage spells with Middlesbrough and most lately Preston North Finish.
The 23-year-old made 45 appearances for Preston, essentially the most he’s made for any senior aspect, scoring seven objectives and helping three. He even performed within the 3-0 League Cup fourth spherical defeat to Arsenal.
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Leeds returned to the Premier League forward of this season, however Greenwood didn’t have a spot within the squad this time round. His exit to Poland ought to enable him to function extra frequently.