Marcelo Bielsa confirmed after Leeds United's 1-1 draw at West Brom that loan striker Eddie Nketiah will be recalled by his parent club Arsenal.
The 20-year-old made his second Championship start for Leeds at The Hawthorns, but was substituted at half-time in what has turned out to be his final appearance in a Whites shirt.
Following the final whistle Nketiah made his way to the travelling fans to say his goodbyes, as Bielsa confirmed his departure during his post-match press conference.
Nketiah would then send a final goodbye on social media as he thanked the Leeds players, staff and fans for their support during his time in West Yorkshire.
"Unfortunately my time @LUFC has come to an end," he tweeted. "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.
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. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/IgQNfkOWn5
— Eddie Nketiah (@EddieNketiah9) January 1, 2020
"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."
Skipper Liam Cooper also tweeted his best wishes to the England under-21 striker.
"All the best bro! An unbelievable player and an unbelievable lad.. Was a pleasure.. Destined for for big things," he posted, while also paying tribute to his former teammate on Instagram.
"it was a pleasure mate, all the best with everything.. Some player and a great person!," he wrote, with Nketiah replying: "Thanks skip, been a pleasure."
Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla replied to Cooper's post with 'The boss', while Kalvin Phillips also said his goodbyes in a separate post.
"Wishing all the best to my guy @eddienketiah wherever it may be it’s been a pleasure to play with you! EDDIE EDDIE EDDIE!"
Defender Leif Davis also replied to Nketiah's farewell tweet to wish him all the best.
All the best bro Will be missed https://t.co/DzfJXXUeOJ
— Leifdavis (@leifdavis40) January 1, 2020
Next up for Leeds is a clash against Nketiah's parent club Arsenal on Monday night.
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