Leedsunited.com 28/6/21 LEEDS UNITED SIGN AMARI MILLER
Whites complete deal for young winger.
Leeds United are pleased to announce the signing of winger
Amari Miller from Sky Bet Championship side Birmingham City.
The 18-year-old joins the club for an undisclosed fee and
has signed a four-year-deal, running until the summer of 2025.
After catching the eye for Birmingham’s Under-18s, Miller
was handed a first team debut against Stoke City in April, by former Leeds
United midfielder Lee Bowyer, who is now in charge at the Trillion Trophy
Stadium.
Two further appearances followed from the bench in the home
draw with Nottingham Forest and away victory against Derby County.
He then ended the campaign by making back-to-back Sky Bet
Championship starts, as the Blues went on to finish nine points above the
relegation zone.
Miller becomes Leeds’ first signing of the summer transfer
window and will initially link up with Mark Jackson’s Under-23 side, who will
feature in Premier League 2 Division 1 in the upcoming campaign, after winning
promotion last season.
Amari Miller has spoken exclusively with LUTV after signing
for Leeds United from Championship side, Birmingham City.
The winger has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road and
expressed his delight at joining a club he holds in such a high regard, whilst
thanking previous club Birmingham for his education.
“It’s a great feeling, not just for myself but for my
family,” Miller explained after signing the contract.
“The minute I heard Leeds United were interested, I knew
what a massive club it was and it was too big to turn down. My family, friends and everyone who knew about it have
just been brilliant.
“I feel like I must thank Birmingham City so much, because I
have been there since the age of 10. It has been the place where I have learnt
the most, I couldn’t have asked them for any more, they gave me everything I
needed to get to this stage and help me progress.
“They’ve helped me to get a club like Leeds United to come
in for me and I am thankful to be given such a good foundation from them.”
The 18-year-old gave further reasoning behind his decision
to join the Whites this summer, and then went on to give an insight into what
Leeds fans can expect to see from him on the pitch.
He said: “As soon as I spoke to Victor Orta and the club, I
said to my agent that this was the one.
"It’s a massive club with great fans, I have had loads
of fans messaging me already and I feel like it’s a huge club for me.
“As a winger, I can see Leeds get a lot of one v one chances
which is something I really back myself in. They play quickly and at a high
tempo, they press high up the pitch and train with such a high intensity which
is unbelievable.
“I would say I am skilful, good at finishing and composed.
Even coming from outside of Leeds, it’s amazing to see yourself at such a club
like this."
