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DONE DEAL: Leeds land Man Utd winger James as Orta declares 'finally!'

Leeds United have completed the signing of Manchester United winger Daniel James.

The Whites have secured the Wales international on a five-year contract, which will run until the summer of 2026, for an undisclosed fee.

Victor Orta, Director of Football at Leeds United, has been a huge fan of the player over recent years and is looking forward to the impact he will have on the team for the 2021/22 campaign, he said: “'I have to say a huge thank you to my team firstly – the football department have been monitoring Daniel for a number of years and every member of my team has worked hard to get this deal over the line.

"It is no secret that Daniel is a player we have been keen to acquire for a number of years and today we achieved our goal.

“As a player we feel Daniel is an excellent fit for a Marcelo Bielsa team, he is quick, direct and works hard – we look forward to him joining up with the squad, finally!"

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