Luís Sinisterra

[Kennyb41]

If the most recent Premier League arrival of a Colombia winger is anything to go by, new Leeds signing Luis Sinisterra has big shoes to emulate.

Liverpool's capture of Sinisterra's countryman Luis Diaz in January lit up English football, but Sinisterra scored more goals last season and even spoke about his similarities with Diaz in an interview back in May.

"We are players who like to have the ball and we have goals," he said. "I have a good relationship with him."

The 23-year-old exploded into life last season, two years after moving to the Netherlands from South America in 2019, scoring 23 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions.

He was exceptional in Europe, scoring six times and making a further four goals to be named Uefa Europa Conference League Young Player of the Season.

He has five international caps but did not make the squad for the June friendly with Saudi Arabia. Colombia also failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar so Sinisterra is guaranteed a break in November.

An electric winger, he can play off either the right or the left so should offer a natural replacement for Raphinha.

[Scoobychief]

A Decent Striker Now and were done i'd say.

[WhiteRose]

Always a good sign when the fans of his old club are gutted, not seen a single disparaging post from Feyenoord fans about him - awesome news, super excited

[SG90]

We're 62 mill down net atm ..

And I wonder how we'll cover that lol...

[SG90]

Really excited about this one! Similar to when Raph signed, you just felt the excitement of what he's gonna bring.

[Cjay]

[Victor_Notts-17]

What a prospect this guy is! Hoping he fulfils his potential here at Elland Road and goes onto to bring us success. Great signing

[MarschingAlong]

Let's be honest it'll be "Oh Sinisterra" Seven Nation Army or something to the tune of Sloop John B, like all football chants these days.

7 Nation Army is always a great shout, but here is the chant the Feyenoord fans created for him in (very simple) Spanish:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdNn8gGq ... MyMTA2M2Y=

"Que si, que no, que Luis Sinisterra!"

[Chilli D]

23 goals and 14 assists in 49 games for Feyenoord is very impressive for a winger even though the Dutch league isn't that strong.

[Victor_Notts-17]

If we give Luis Sinisterra the #11 shirt we get: LS11 https://twitter.com/Radebe_Leeds/status ... CPbsVHACRg

[The Subhuman]

If we give Luis Sinisterra the #11 shirt we get: LS11 https://twitter.com/Radebe_Leeds/status ... CPbsVHACRg

Nice ...

[Tyzy]

Great signing, I think Winger number .......,I've lost count! I thought JM didn't play with wingers??

[andrewjohnsmith]

If we give Luis Sinisterra the #11 shirt we get: LS11 https://twitter.com/Radebe_Leeds/status ... CPbsVHACRg

Great point

[andrewjohnsmith]

I love this signing. Hopefully a similar trajectory to Raphinha.

[Tighthead]

Welcome Luis hope you have many happy years at Elland Rd.

[Lumiukko]

This is a super signing. Excited to watch this guy. Transfer business ticking along nicely. I'd still like us to snag Camara, a striker to compete, and backup experienced GK. Oh, and persuade Raph to stay. Not asking too much eh?

[Cjay]

Phil has given an update on Luis injury.

A minor issue but 10-14 day issue.

Likely to miss Wolves

[BGwhite]

Should be back for Xmas then !

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[Kennyb41]

Leeds assistant boss Rene Maric was pleased to see Luis Sinisterra score his first goal for the club in Wednesday's Carabao Cup win over Barnsley but says he will need to wait for his opportunity in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old struck powerfully from 25 yards to put Leeds ahead on his first start for the club and will offer a different option as the Whites seek to build on an impressive start to the season.

"He's a great player and a great guy and there's a lot more to come from him," Maric said. "He 's strong, fast, can dribble and is very smart too.

"He has a big variety of tools and is a high quality player. I'm very happy he was able to reward himself for the way he has trained and that he showed glimpses of his potential.

"We do though have a whole squad trying to compete and I think we have a really good roster. It will be hard for him if others keep it up."

Leeds have been drawn against Wolves in the third round. The tie will take place at Molineux between 8 and 10 November.

[Cjay]

Quality finish when we needed one.

Bit of something out of nothing as Raph used to do.

Lovely to see a right footer striking so well with his weaker foot given so many of our players are very one footed.

Bamford, Roca, Harrison, James etc.

Two goals and two Quality ones at that.

Well done Luis.