Leeds United have confirmed that Helder Costa has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on a season-long loan. The winger, who joined Leeds from Wolves in 2019, will link-up with his former Molineux boss Nuno Espirito Santo at Al-Ittihad.
Costa's loan move will become permanent at the end of the season. The winger joined Leeds on loan in 2019 and, as part of the deal, joined the Whites permanently 12 months later on a four-year contract.
Costa made 71 appearances at Leeds, scoring eight goals and assisting 11. He played a key role in helping Leeds win the Championship title in the 2019/20 season under Marcelo Bielsa. The 28-year-old played 43 of the 46 games during that gruelling second tier campaign.
