Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah set for next move after being recalled from Leeds loan
The England Under-21 international made just his second start in the Sky Bet Championship for the Whites but was replaced at half-time
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Your support makes all the difference.Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed Arsenal striker has been recalled by the Premier League club with the 20-year-old set to move away on loan again before the end of the month.
The England U21 international made just his second start in the Sky Bet Championship for the Whites but was replaced at half-time by Patrick Bamford, who grabbed the equaliser in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at West Brom.
Nketiah made 19 appearances and scored five goals in total during his temporary switch to Leeds.
“Arsenal have informed he will not continue with us and we are sorry for that,” Bielsa said. “Eddie arrived at Leeds when the Championship had started and had to spend time adapting to our style.
“He didn’t take this decision, but he’s a great player, excellent professional and had very good behaviour – a gentleman in every sense.”
Nketiah also took to social media to confirm the news, he wrote on Twitter: “Unfortunately my time Leeds has come to an end. It’s been an amazing experience and a privilege to play for such an amazing club. I would like to say a big thank you to my team-mates, the coaching staff and the manager for making my time here an enjoyable one.
“Lastly, a big thank you to all the wonderful fans for taking to me so quickly. I wish the club all the best and I’m sure you’ll get to the promised land.”
New Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed he will make a decision on Nketiah’s future imminently.
“I’m having a meeting tomorrow with Edu and Raul to go through all the loans and situations,” he said after the win over Manchester United. “I know he’s coming tomorrow so I will speak to him and try to make the best decision for him.”
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