“When you think of Leeds, you think of the fans and….” World-class RARE player has signed for Leeds United, highlights his plans that will make Leeds fans very EXCITED

AFC Bournemouth midfielder Joe Rothwell has joined Leeds United on loan for the duration of the 2024/25 Championship campaign. The 29-year-old midfielder has moved to Leeds to aid in their pursuit of promotion, a task they failed to achieve last season, losing in the play-offs to Southampton, where Rothwell had spent last season on loan.

Rothwell made the move to AFC Bournemouth in June 2022, signing a four-year deal on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers. He has made 35 appearances for the Cherries in all competitions, including 23 in the Premier League. However, only three of those appearances have come since the appointment of AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola.

With competition from Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Philip Billing, Alex Scott, and Tyler Adams, AFC Bournemouth have a number of options in the center of midfield, with Rothwell seemingly dropping down the pecking order under Iraola. Last season, Rothwell joined Southampton on loan, making 20 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals.

Speaking to Leeds United’s official website, Rothwell said: “It’s unbelievable, as soon as I heard of the interest, it was something I was desperate to make happen, and thankfully we’ve managed to do it quite quickly, so I can’t wait to get going now.”

“I don’t think Leeds United needs selling to anyone, to be honest, it is a huge football club. The club were a bit unlucky last year, but the aim is one thing, and that is to get back to the Premier League, so I want to come here, add a bit of experience, and help the team do that.”

“When you think of Leeds, you think of the fans, and I’ve had a few experiences of playing at Elland Road before, and it’s the first time I’ve felt a stadium vibrate before when a goal went in, so it will be nice to be on the right side of the fans this time, instead of the wrong side.”

“I had a good few conversations with the manager, he spoke so highly of the place and what brought him here, and that made me want to come even more, and there is only one aim this season, and that is to get back to the Premier League.”