Leeds Sign Mateusz Klich – FC Twente Fan View

As always we have tracked down a fan from the club of the player arriving to give us an insight into the new man arriving at Leeds United. Klich arrives with a glowing reputation having spent last season at Twente in the Eridivisie. The Polish international becomes new boss Thomas Christiansen’s first signing as Leeds United head-coach and everyone seems to be in a positive mood over the deal.

Twente fan – Jean-Felix

1. Klich to Leeds for £1.5m, is that a realistic price or is he worth more?

Jean-Felix – “Klich is a good midfielder. It’s seems to me a correct price, as we compare the current British market. He came for free to Twente. It’s a good deal even if I think Twente will could get a better price (approximately £2 or £2.5 million).”

2. He seems to have a glowing reputation at Twente, is he as good as what we are hearing?

Jean-Felix – “Klich was a key player in every game for the first team. He brought a quality into the squad, with a maturity in his way to play.”

3. What position is he in the midfielder? Deep or more attacking.

Jean-Felix – “He is a central midfielder, but he may play as attacking midfield. But for me, his better position on the pitch is the first one, really! He is a real organiser for the team.”

4. What style of play does he have?

Jean-Felix – “Very goof organiser and much more, Klich has a bright game vision and he is a very good at penalties.”

5. What is the strongest and weakest parts of his game?

Jean-Felix – “Qualities: long passes, short passes, game vision, leadership. Weakness: Quite slow, lack of agility.”

6. If you could compare him to any player in the world in terms of style, who and why?

Jean-Felix – “Thiago Motta maybe. They are similar styles of players.”

7. Will he be a success at Leeds United?

Jean-Felix – “For me it’s possible, he has the talent to succeed. He already get some experience, I am not worried for him.”

8. Are you disappointed to see him leave the club?

Jean-Felix – “Of course I am! I think one season in Twente is not enough. He would have brought a lot to the team for the next season in Enschede.”

9. What sort of character on and off the pitch is Klich? Is he a leader also

Jean-Felix – “Yes he is a leader on the pitch. A technical leader. He was a vice-captain last season which means he was quite important for the club. He hates losing the game. He is able to talk with team-mates on the pitch, for motivation!”

10. What are your final thoughts on Klich, what he’s done with Twente, and could do at Leeds?

Jean-Felix – “So, I discovered this season from Kaiserslautern. 29 games, 6 goals, 4 passes. Good job with Twente. In Leeds, he can confirm his own qualities.”

A big thank you to Jean-Felix who took time out to answer the questions and help us get to know the new signing. It looks like Leeds have maybe got a bargain for the Poland international midfielder.

Leeds Sign Mateusz Klich – FC Twente Fan View

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