Weston McKennie has hailed his move to Leeds United as a "dream come true" after admitting that he is already looking forward to walking out at Elland Road for the first time.
Leeds finalised a move for McKennie on Monday evening that sees him arrive on an initial loan with the option to make the deal permanent. Supporters will get the chance to see their new signing in action this weekend when the Whites take on Nottingham Forest.
A trip to Old Trafford comes shortly after meaning that McKennie will not get to experience playing at Elland Road as a Leeds player until February 12 - against bitter rvials Manchester United once again. Regardless of how long he has to wait, the American made it clear that he was excited to have the opportunity to play in front of the home crowd.
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"I'm definitely excited," McKennie told Sky Sports after completing his move. "The January window works quick. Around one week ago I didn't know if I was going anywhere and now I'm coming here.
"When I heard the interest, it is definitely exciting. There are people I know here, Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson and Jesse Marsch, I'm ready to get started.
"I've heard the support is amazing, the atmosphere too - that's an adrenaline rush for me to come out and see fans going crazy. It's like a 10-times energy boost. Elland Road is dope! The stadium is really nice. It's top level."
When asked what Leeds fans can expect from him, McKennie added: "Hard work, non-stop 90 minutes back and forth, tackles, trash talk probably and everything - funny moments and serious moments.
"It's a dream come true, I've dreamed of playing in the Premier League for the longest time. To have the support system I have here, I'm ready."
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