Report: Bielsa convinces 24-year-old to join Leeds after talks, he thinks he’ll play a key role

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Marcelo Bielsa has apparently convinced Junior Firpo that he will play a key role at Leeds United, according to Sport.

Leeds were in competition with a number of other Premier League sides for the left-back, but the latest update from Spain claims that the transfer should now go through in the near future.

A few more details of how the transfer has come about how now developed too.

They say that Leeds have been intent on signing Firpo for some time, and both Victor Orta and Bielsa personally spoke to the full-back.

While outlining the plans, it is claimed that Firpo was totally convinced by the Leeds boss, and now believes he will play an important role at Elland Road.

It is also said that Leeds’ attacking style of play appeals to the rapid full-back.

Exciting news

In that sense he should fit in very well, as the Barcelona man possesses a great deal of energy and speed.

Firpo is more renowned for his attacking qualities than his defensive steel, and that could perfectly suit a Bielsa side, who always try and play on the front foot.

Firpo’s impending arrival looks like exciting news for Leeds, as it should give them even further quality going forward.

The Whites had Gjanni Alioski has their first choice left-back this season and while he did a solid job, it is clear that Bielsa and Orta felt that the left side was an area of their squad which they believed could be improved.