Noah Okafor: I am ready for this new challenge

Leeds United confirmed the arrival of Noah Okafor on a four-year deal from Italian side AC Milan.

The forward, who can play both on the wing and in a central striker role, becomes our ninth arrival of a busy summer window.

Speaking to LUTV after signing his contract, Okafor gave his first thoughts on the move.

He said: “I think it's an amazing day, I'm really excited.

“As a kid, I dreamed of playing in the Premier League. That's why for me it was quite an easy decision.

“So I said, yeah, my football suits the Premier League, this is like a dream come true. I can't wait to step on the field.

“I heard that the Premier League is the best league in the world, it's so intense. I have loads of friends that played there or are playing there.

“I'm really, really excited. I can't wait, like I said before. I'm also ready for this new challenge.”

Noah will be linking back up with a couple of familiar faces to him, but also will recognise his teammates from the pre-season friendly in Dublin over the summer.

“I know Brenden Aaronson, he's a friend of mine. I used to play with him in Salzburg a couple of years ago,” our new signing told us.

“I also know Isaac Schmidt, he's from Switzerland. And Lukas Nmecha, I know a little bit. For the other guys, I'm excited to get to know them better.

“[In Dublin] I was like, why are there so many fans in a friendly game? And then I saw on the screen it was like 50,000. So I was like, wow.

“And it was quite loud, but I heard in the stadium [Elland Road], the atmosphere should be crazy.”

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