Sean Longstaff explains why Leeds United 'massively stood out’ as transfer destination — Leeds Live 30/8/25

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The midfielder could be set to make his full Premier League debut for Leeds United this afternoon

Sean Longstaff admits leaving Newcastle United was a “tough decision” but that Leeds United stood out as an opportunity he could not turn down.

The midfielder faces his boyhood club this afternoon just weeks after leaving on a £12million deal. Longstaff would be starting his first Premier League game for Leeds should he be selected to feature in the starting XI, with Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka injured.

The Leeds recruitment team were happy to land the 27-year-old after seeing three bids turned down. The player always showed a keenness for moving to Elland Road, as he explained in an interview in Saturday’s matchday programme.

“It was a really tough decision,” he said regarding his decision to leave St James’ Park. “I think I wasn't just going to leave Newcastle to go anywhere.

“I felt like it had to be right for me and my family. We sat down and looked at the options and ultimately set out the pros and cons. I think Leeds stood out massively.

“Before I came here, watching Leeds games on the telly, the biggest thing you would always take away was the atmosphere and how crazy the fans were and being able to play against them was always really difficult.

“It is a massive football club with a manager whose teams I have watched play so many times and always thought they played really nice football. There is also a really good and exciting project here, which is what made me gravitate towards the whole thing.”

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