Willy Gnonto reveals his Leeds United hope ahead of next opportunity after Whites dream - YEP 4/11/22

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Beaming Willy Gnonto has revealed his Leeds United hope after a Whites dream just two months after joining the club.

By Lee Sobot

Eighteen-year-old Italian international forward Gnonto sealed a move to Leeds in the final throes of the summer window’s transfer deadline day in signing from FC Zurich for 4.5m euros on a five-year-deal. After five outings for United’s under-21s, the teenager finally made his first team debut in last weekend’s Premier League clash at Liverpool when replacing Jack Harrison as a 72nd-minute substitute on the left wing. The Italian created the winning goal for Crysencio Summerville just 17 minutes later and a thrilled Gnonto hopes his Anfield impact was a sign of things to come ahead of this weekend’s hosting of Bournemouth. Asked if he had enjoyed his first taste of the Whites first team by LUTV, Gnonto beamed: "Of course. I am very happy. This was my debut and we also won. I think this is the most important. I am very happy for me, for the team, for everyone here and I hope this is just the first of many."

Gnonto’s next opportunity could present itself in Saturday afternoon’s Premier League hosting of Bournemouth which marks United’s final home game before the World Cup break. Three days after his Whites debut at Anfield, Gnonto was also in action this midweek when starting for United’s under-21s in their Papa John’s Trophy clash at Crewe Alexandra which ended in a goalless draw and exit from the competition before defeat on penalties. Gnonto played 62 minutes, hot on the heels of an 18-minute stint at Anfield that he will live long in the memory.

"It was really nice,” said Gnonto of stepping out for the Whites at Liverpool’s famous home. “Of course Anfield is one of the best stadiums in the world I can say. It's something I have always dreamed of and I'm just very happy and very proud."

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