‘Will flourish’, ‘coming on a treat’: Some Leeds fans can’t wait to see 26-year-old in top-flight action

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A number of Leeds United have responded to Helder Costa’s Twitter message upon his return to training, tipping him for success in the Premier League this coming season.

Costa joined Leeds on loan from Wolves last summer with a view to a permanent switch, which was confirmed by the Whites in July as the Portugal international signed a contract until 2024.

According to BBC Sport, Costa – who has made 46 appearances for Leeds in all competitions, scoring five goals and claiming eight assists – made the move for £16million.

The 26-year-old winger came through the ranks and began his career at Benfica, taking on loans at Deportivo la Coruna and Monaco before linking up with Wolves in the summer of 2016.

Costa joined the Molineux side on loan initially, the deal made permanent the following January for a then club record £13million fee, and he clocked up 109 competitive appearances, registering 19 goals and 19 assists.

Although Costa’s tally of goals and assists wasn’t much to shout about last term, there is plenty of optimism about how he’ll fare in the top flight next season – after all, Bielsa wouldn’t have wanted to sign him permanently if he didn’t feel there was a great player in the making.

Here is what some Leeds fans have said on social media: