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Leeds United Presented With Great Loan Opportunity To Sign 26-Year-Old: Will He Fit Under Farke?
TL;DR
Leeds United is considering a loan move for 26-year-old Belgian striker Loïs Openda from Juventus after a disappointing season. Openda, who previously had a strong scoring record, managed only two goals in 34 appearances last season.
Key points
- Leeds United interested in Loïs Openda from Juventus
- Openda scored only two goals in 34 appearances last season
- He was previously a top scorer in the Bundesliga
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Leeds United Presented With Great Loan Opportunity To Sign 26-Year-Old: Will He Fit Under Farke?
Leeds United have emerged as serious contenders to sign Belgian striker Loïs Openda from Juventus this summer, as relayed via Sport Witness. The 26-year-old looks certain to leave Turin after one of the most disappointing seasons any forward has endured at the club in recent memory. Juventus signed Openda on loan from RB Leipzig last summer for an initial €3.3m fee, with an obligation to buy triggered once the club secured a top-ten Serie A finish, bringing the total outlay to roughly €44m.
Leeds United are interested in Juventus outcast Loïs Openda ahead of the summer window
Despite his strong track record, he scored 41 goals and provided 18 assists in 93 games for Leipzig, finishing as the Bundesliga’s third-top scorer in 2023-24 behind only Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy. Openda managed just two goals from 34 appearances all season. He has played only once in the past seven matches, and Luciano Spalletti has essentially frozen him out of the squad.
Hence, Juventus plan to loan him out this summer, hoping to rebuild his value rather than taking a massive loss on a permanent sale. Coventry City, who won the Championship title under , were the first club to reach out to Juventus, while Leeds United have kept a close eye on the situation, having scouted Openda since his time in Ligue 1 with Lens back in 2023.
Q&A
What are the details of Loïs Openda's loan situation with Juventus?
Loïs Openda was signed by Juventus on loan from RB Leipzig for an initial fee of €3.3 million, with a total obligation to buy of approximately €44 million if the team secured a top-ten finish in Serie A.
How did Loïs Openda perform during his time at Juventus?
Openda had a disappointing season at Juventus, scoring only two goals in 34 appearances, despite previously finishing as the Bundesliga's third-top scorer with 41 goals for RB Leipzig.
Will Loïs Openda fit into Daniel Farke's system at Leeds United?
Leeds United is evaluating whether Openda's playing style and experience can complement Daniel Farke's tactical approach as they consider a loan move for him.
