Joe Gelhardt has revealed a presentation from Victor Orta prompted him to opt for a move to Leeds United two years ago. Gelhardt was the subject of a transfer tug of war from several Premier League sides in 2020 as it became clear Wigan Athletic would be forced into selling him due to financial difficulties.
Established and top Premier League sides such as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City were all chasing his signature, but it was newly promoted Leeds who won the race. And his decision has proven to be the correct one, with Gelhardt now very much a first team player after playing a key role in last season’s last gasp survival.
Speaking in an interview with the Times, Gelhardt opened up on how Orta was able to sell the club to both him and his Mum, before then detailing just how much he enjoys playing in front of the Leeds supporters.
