Leeds United fringe player Sam Greenwood is reportedly leaving Elland Road for Polish outfit Pogoń Szczecin.
The 23-year-old, an attacking midfielder who can also play up front, arrived at Elland Road from Arsenal in 2020.
He was considered a coup for the Whites, having starred for the Gunners and England at youth level. His impressive form continued in Leeds’ youth set-up and he eventually made his way into the senior side.
Greenwood amassed 35 appearances for the Whites, scoring his only goal against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, before being deemed surplus to requirements by Daniel Farke.
Sam Greenwood was deemed surplus to requirements when Daneil Farke arrived at Leeds United in 2023.placeholder image
Sam Greenwood was deemed surplus to requirements when Daneil Farke arrived at Leeds United in 2023. | George Wood/Getty Images
Greenwood registered seven goals in 45 appearances for the Lilywhites, but did not pen a permanent deal.
Left-field move lined up f or Sam Greenwood
The attacker now looks set for a fresh start in Poland, with Pogoń Szczecin reportedly paying €4m (£3.4m) for his services.
Pogoń compete in the top tier of Polish football and finished fourth last season.
Posting on X, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano said: “Sam Greenwood leaves Leeds United to join Polish side Pogon on three-year deal plus one-year option. Fee around €4m for LUFC.”
Leeds paid a reported £1.5m to Arsenal for his services five years ago.
Sam Greenwood has not featured for Leeds United in a competitive fixture since the early stages of Daniel Farke's reign.placeholder image
Sam Greenwood has not featured for Leeds United in a competitive fixture since the early stages of Daniel Farke's reign. | Jess Hornby/Getty Images
Sam Greenwood’s next chapter
After two years out on loan, a permanent move would allow Greenwood the opportunity to lay down roots.
The Ekstraklasa is a competitive division and is intensely followed by supporters renowned for their passion.
If he can light up Poland’s top tier, it could potentially put his career back on an upward trajectory.