Jayden Bogle became Leeds United’s fourth signing of the summer window on Saturday evening and the right-back joined his new teammates in Germany on Sunday afternoon.
The 23-year-old has completed a move believed to be worth in the region of £5m from Sheffield United. A deal which Blades boss Chris Wilder bemoaned before it was announced, as Bogle made the switch.
The right-back will wear the no.2 shirt at Elland Road, a shirt that has previously been occupied by Luke Ayling for the last eight years. Big shoes to fill then for the former Derby man, who impressed last term.
Despite Sheffield United being relegated from the Premier League, Bogle was a rare shining light for the Blades. Indeed, the star scored three goals in the top tier against Chelsea and both Manchester clubs.
How Ampadu reacted to former teammate Bogle’s arrival
Ampadu is widely expected to become the club’s new captain at just 23 years of age, with Liam Cooper in talks with Blackburn after his Leeds contract expired. But he is a former teammate of new signing Bogle.
Ampadu went on loan to Sheffield United for the 2020-21 season from Chelsea, the same year in which Bogle moved to Bramall Lane. Wales star Ampadu went on to play 29 times for the Blades that season.
The squad arrived at the Germany training base on Sunday morning before Bogle rocked up towards the evening. Leeds posted a video of his arrival, with Ampadu asking Sam Byram if his late showing is a fine.
Leeds teased Sheffield United on social media over Bogle signing
Bogle was a key player for Sheffield United in the Premier League, and would have been this season had he stayed. But he had entered the final year of his contract and Sheffield United had to make a decision.
In an effort to possibly appease Blades fans, Sheffield United fans described the fee received for Bogle on X as “significant”. Leeds’ media team replied by branding the no.2 shirt as a “significant” number to wear.
But with Ayling, Rasmus Kristensen, Connor Roberts, Archie Gray and Jamie Shackleton all leaving Leeds this summer for one reason or another, Bogle’s addition is absolutely crucial ahead of a promotion push.
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