Leeds United have dropped a major hint on what number latest signing Joel Robles will wear during his time at Elland Road. Robles was pictured with the number 22 on his training top in the Whites’ photo gallery ahead of this weekend’s trip to Southampton.
22 had become vacant this summer following Jack Harrison’s change to number 11, with the winger taking that from Tyler Roberts after his loan switch to Queens Park Rangers. Whether Robles’ number has any indication as to what role he will be playing this season remains to be seen.
First choice goalkeeper Illan Meslier is currently the club’s number one, while Kristoffer Klaesson is number 13 after spending all of last season as the Frenchman’s understudy. It is expected that Robles will come in as third choice to the aforementioned duo, but will provide excellent experience and competition to both young goalkeepers.
