Leeds United’s latest signing could fit right in at Elland Road as former club AC Milan reveal his nickname in farewell post on Instagram.
The Yorkshire side announced on Thursday that a deal has been signed for Okafor, paying up to €21m for the winger on a four-year deal.
Okafor can play across the forward line and impressed during the Whites’ pre-season draw against AC Milan in Dublin.
Leeds fans were quick to share their delight at the news on social media, but it’s AC Milan’s post that has caught attention.
AC Milan say farewell to Noah Okafor with Instagram video
The Italian club shared a farewell video for Leeds’ latest signing, showing the goal-scoring prowess Leeds can expect from him this season.
Noticeably, the club captioned the video with: “Last-minute hero on many occasions. Thanks, Noah.”
A nickname that Leeds United would quite happily adopt if he does prove himself to be a last-minute hero, especially in the height of English football.
Statistic shows Noah Okafor is coming to the right club
Noah Okafor appears to be a perfect fit for Leeds United, sharing the club’s knack for scoring a crucial late goal.
As Opta’s Jonny Cooper highlighted, the team has a remarkable talent for finding the net in the dying minutes, scoring 11 league goals from the 89th minute onwards last season (as of February 2025) —more than any other side in the top four tiers of English football at the time.
By the end of the campaign, Leeds had secured a reputation for late finishes, scoring a total of 21 goals after the 80th minute across 17 of their 46 league games.
This last-minute hero mentality is something Okafor knows well. While at AC Milan, he scored a memorable late winner against Lazio on March 1, 2024. Coming on as a substitute in a fiery match, Okafor’s persistence paid off in the 88th minute when he capitalised on a rebound, securing a vital 1-0 victory.
This shared DNA for drama and late-game heroics suggests Okafor is an ideal addition to the Leeds United squad.
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