‘Big decision’: New Elland Road star explains why he rejected Everton and Forest in summer
Phil Hay reports that Leeds completed a deal with Swansea for a sum of £10.5 million; nevertheless, a transfer might cost £16 million, possibly with promotion. Piroe discussed his decision to join Leeds.
“Well, I didn’t really play for the play-offs or for promotion, and I guess that was one thing I needed to cross off my list for myself. Piroe expressed his desire to play frequently in the Premier League on Leeds’ Twitter page.
“If you want to get there [into the Premier League], it’s a major decision. Before tonight’s game at Hull, Piroe added, “Or, strive to get promoted alongside someone and earn your spot in the team first.
Piroe explains decision to join Leeds over the Premier League
Piroe made a wise decision. Strikers who excelled in the Championship frequently jump at the chance to join a Premier League club and fail. Leeds is a Premier League team that wants to move up.
Piroe has therefore decided to go out and earn his spot in the team before what is thought to be a likely promotion. He is the primary pick if Leeds are promoted and he scores 20 or more goals this season.
Although a transfer to a Dortmund or an Atalanta would have been alluring, he might not have started. A potential relegation fight at Forest or Everton. Southampton or Leicester? comparable to Leeds.
Joel Piroe, a new striker for Leeds United, says in a video broadcast by the team’s official Twitter account that he joined Leeds to secure his spot in the starting lineup before moving to the Premier League.
Piroe, 24, is off to a fantastic start in both his tenure at Leeds and the Championship. The Dutch striker has three club appearances and three goals, including a brace against Millwall.
Leeds wasn’t the only team after Piroe, though.According to Wales Online, the former PSV and Swansea player attracted interest from Everton, Forest, Leicester, Southampton, Atalanta, Dortmund, Augsburg, and Freiburg.
