Leeds fans still getting used to new era as Vieira signs long-term deal

by James Beavis share

1 minute read 24/5/2017 | 05:49pm

Leeds United announced on Wednesday afternoon that midfielder Ronaldo Vieira had signed a new four-year deal to commit his future to the Championship club.

The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season at Elland Road after becoming a regular in the middle of the park under Garry Monk, and he ended the campaign having made 38 appearances in all competitions as well as scoring a memorable goal against Norwich City.

Tying the youngster down to a new long-term deal is the first bit of business Andrea Radrizzani has completed since taking full control of the club, and fans will be hopeful that Monk is the next to sign on the dotted line with his 12-month rolling contract set to come to an end in the next few weeks.

Leeds supporters were quick to have their say on Vieira’s new contract via social media, and they are still getting used to being a well run club again following the departure of Massimo Cellino.

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 Welcome to the 2017 Leeds United Football Club. Now available as properly run.

— Mr Geldard (@MrJGeldard) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 You've spelt "6-month rolling contract" wrong lads…. surely?!?!! #lufc

— Leeds Mad (@LeedsMad2012) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 Stop this normality!! We demand CHAOS!! #lufc

— Steve Lawrence (@super_leeds70) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 This is how football clubs treat there young players!! Finally!!

— Damian Staniforth (@Damo_1983) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 Brilliant news

— simplyleedsunited (@simplyleedsutd) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 WHOAAAHHHH! 4 years??? This is brilliant. ????????????????????

— Joe LUFC (@LUFC_LUFC) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 Get in. A proper length contract for a top player

— Super Wain (@SuperWain) May 24, 2017

@LUFC @Ronaldo_Vieira8 Big statement that

— Ollie Flack (@FlackOllie) May 24, 2017