DONE DEAL: Ampadu delighted as he cuts Chelsea ties to join Leeds

Leeds United have signed Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu in a permanent deal.

The Wales international joins Leeds for a 7m fee and has penned a four-year contract.

I think as a club, the history doesn't have to be sold," Ampadu told LUTV.

Everyone knows how big of a club Leeds United is. Obviously we are now in the position we are, but we all want more.

When I spoke with the boss [Daniel Farke], as soon as I got off the phone call I knew what I wanted, he really impressed me.

He told me what he liked about me and where he thinks I can improve as a player.

That all helped me choose Leeds United."

Ampadu also played with Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams at RB Leipzig.

Ampadu said: Tyler and I got on well [at RB Leipzig].

When the interest was there, I gave him a message and we spoke a little bit. He couldn't speak highly enough about the club. He's a good friend and we have always stayed in touch.

I have also seen a lot of the positive messages that I have received, so thank you to everyone.

I am very excited this has happened and for the project ahead."