Anton Stach is finally a Leeds United player as the Whites confirmed their sixth signing this summer.
Stach will be a big piece in Daniel Farke’s plans this season as Leeds have now spent over £60m.
The 49ers are bringing in cheap deals, but players who should play a big part for Premier League safety.
Stach’s arrival will frustrate Ethan Ampadu, who had the defensive midfield role nailed on till the German’s arrival.
Leeds will be thrilled they’ve managed to sign him for just £19.9m, but Hoffenheim fans are devastated to say the least.
Hoffenheim fans respond to Anton Stach signing for Leeds United
The 26-year-old will make for an instant improvement in Farke’s squad, and Leeds fans see Stach as a ‘game changer’.
With his position, he can provide the presence in the middle of the park that Farke needs for success, as Stach and Sean Longstaff could combine in a 4-3-3 as part of Leeds’ new regime.
Although these are exciting times for Leeds, spare a thought for Hoffenheim, who have arguably just lost their best player for under £20m.
Like Georginio Rutter, Leeds have poached another player from the Bundesliga side, and the Hoffenheim fans on X have said their goodbyes to their 6’4 stalwart.
“Ouch, that really hurts, thanks for your effort, without you last year would have been the end lots of luck in Leeds,” @Einfachpingu said.
A devastated @UniversTSG said: “Damn, not you, you were my little protégé. Best of luck in the Premier League, Anton.”
“All the best, Stachi, and thanks for everything!,” @Toonikros8 said.
“Felt like four years – Thanks for everything!,” @benniaufx claimed.
@Bis_Baldrian was upset, saying: “Wishing you all the best and much success going forward! You’ll be missed.”
“My heart is bleeding.. Thank you for everything Satchi,” @robinwtts said in a heartbroken fashion.
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What Hoffenheim’s Sporting Director said on keeping new Leeds signing Stach
Of course, Hoffenheim would have done anything to keep hold of the midfielder this season.
But Stach’s desire to join Leeds was too strong, and now the hard-hitting enforcer could be the key in Farke’s masterplan.
Hoffenheim’s Sporting Director wanted to keep Stach, suggesting that he’s an ‘outstanding footballer’, but unfortunately for them, with the £19.9m fee and Stach’s wishes, he had no choice.
With his signing confirmed, the six new assets that Farke has could all have a part to play in the Premier League opener vs Everton, with Stach at the heart of everything Leeds do this season.
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