Ex-Boro man Djed Spence is excited for new challenge after joining Leeds on loan

Djed Spence has become Leeds United’s sixth summer signing

Former Middlesbrough full-back Djed Spence has joined Leeds United on a season-long loan from Tottenham. The 23-year-old becomes the Whites’ sixth summer signing, following on from Ethan Ampadu, Sam Byram, Karl Darlow, Joel Piroe and Joe Rodon.

Leeds have paid a £1million loan fee to secure the full-back’s services, but there is no obligation to make the move permanent, the PA news agency understands. Spence has become surplus to requirements under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs this campaign after joining the club from Boro last year.

He had a temporary stay at Ligue 1 side Rennes last season along with Spurs team-mate Rodon. Spence, who won promotion to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest in 2022, could make his Leeds debut against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.

Spence said: “It’s good to be here and I can’t wait to get started. It’s a big club, obviously there’s a good squad and there is ambition at the club to get back to the Premier League.

“I just want to get playing again. There’s a good manager here, I’ve heard a lot about him and way he wants to play attacking football. I think that will suit my style of football.

“I’ve spoken to him [Daniel Farke] and he’s orchestrated in the way he wants to play, it sounded good and for me it was the right decision.”

Spence is looking forward to a fresh start. “It’s just exciting now to join the team and hopefully I can impress everyone here,” he told the club’s website.

“I’m looking forward to playing at Elland Road, I’ve heard a lot about the fans. They are meant to be very loud. We want to win as many games as we can now.”

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