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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Eddie Nketiah reacts after completing historic double with Leeds United and Arsenal

Ex-Leeds United loanee Eddie Nketiah has just completed somewhat of a strange, yet very successful, 2019/20 season.

After impressing in pre-season - including goals against Bayern Munich as well as Fiorentina - he was allowed to leave on loan by then Arsenal head coach Unai Emery before last summer's transfer window closed.

And there was plenty of interest in the striker.

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Leeds managed to win the race as Nketiah moved to Elland Road and was given the no.14 shirt.

But despite coming up with some important goals for Marcelo Bielsa's side in their attempt to seal a return to the Premier League following an over decade long absence, he couldn't overtake Patrick Bamford as the first-choice centre-forward.

As a result, his loan spell came to an end in January.

And after returning to the Emirates Stadium, Nketiah benefited from the change in management as he was given several chances to impress under new head coach Mikel Arteta before the season ended.

Although that's not to say the England U21's brief time in Yorkshire wasn't beneficial for the wonderkid.

In fact, following Saturday's Arsenal vs Chelsea FA Cup final - in which he was a second half substitute - Nketiah had two reasons to celebrate.

After getting his hands on a first-ever FA Cup winner's medal, it was pointed out that Nketiah is also an EFL Championship winner after playing enough games in Leeds United's promotion winning success.

It's a feat that has not happened since 2009, so the striker has made history this season.

This prompted a response from the 21-year-old as he took to Twitter and posted two gold medals and a crazy face emoji.

Upon departing Leeds United at the beginning of 2020, Nketiah had a message for Leeds supporters.

"Unfortunately, my time @LUFC has come to an end. It’s been an amazing experience and a privilege to play for such an amazing club. I would like to say a big thank you to my teammates, the coaching staff and the manager for making my time here an enjoyable one," he tweeted.

"Lastly, a big thank you to all the wonderful fans for taking to me so quickly. I wish the club all the best and I’m sure you’ll get to the promised land."

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