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Ian Poveda's first words as a Leeds United player highlights the influence of Marcelo Bielsa

Ian Poveda has revealed his desire to work under Marcelo Bielsa after signing for Leeds United on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The 19-year-old becomes the Whites' second signing of the January transfer window, following Elia Caprille's move.

With Poveda's contract set to expire in the summer, Leeds have paid a small fee to the Premier League champions for the winger, who has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal until 2024.

The former Manchester City winger has spoken out about his excitement to work under head coach Bielsa and play his part on a promotion-winning season.

"I'm very excited to work under him. I know he improves players and that's what I'm looking to do under his guidance," Poveda told LUTV.

"(My aim is) To help the team as much as possible to get the promotion and restore where the club should be, a great big club and that's what it is."

"I'm an attacking player, I can play right-wing, left-wing or attacking midfield," he added, when asked what he could bring to the Leeds team.

"I like to dribble the ball, have link-up play, score goals, create chances and I like to work hard for the team."

Poveda adds a further option on the wing for Leeds, who were short a man after Jack Clarke was recalled by Tottenham at the start of the month.

Leeds' new number seven could make his debut on Tuesday night when United host play-off chasing Millwall at Elland Road.

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