Leeds United sent out a clear statement of intent as they dropped the news supporters had been waiting for on Tuesday morning. Joe Gelhardt, Sam Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville are three of the brightest young talents at Elland Road and by tying them down to a long-term deals, Leeds have ensured they have the platform to realise their potential in a white shirt.
It was a move that showcased Leeds’ ambition and in the years to come, United could well start to build a team around the trio as they continue their progression from youngsters on the fringes of the squad to first-team stars. Jesse Marsch has already shown his willingness to hand out chances to those who are deserving and since his arrival Gelhardt, Greenwood and Summerville have more than caught the head coach’s eye.
Both Summerville and Greenwood were previously in possession of contracts that were due to expire at the end of the 2022-23 season and by tying them down Leeds appear to have further committed themselves to a long-term plan. Those deals mean that within Marsh’s squad there are only three players not signed on beyond the end of the new campaign.
