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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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David Craven

Leeds record signing Georginio Rutter used to pick new team-mate on FIFA

Having picked Rodrigo as his strike partner on FIFA, Leeds’ record signing Georginio Rutter can’t wait to link up with him for real.

The £36m capture from Hoffenheim is set to make his debut off the bench against Brentford on Sunday. French talent Rutter got a taste of the electric Elland Road atmosphere when introduced to the crowd in Wednesday’s thrilling 5-2 FA Cup win over Cardiff.

Brazilian star Rodrigo was on the scoresheet while fellow attackers Patrick Bamford and teen wing sensation Willy Gnonto both hit doubles. Rutter, 20, said: “It was a magical atmosphere. I can’t really find the words to describe what that was like.

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