Leeds United complete signing of Mateo Joseph Fernandez

Leeds United have completed the signing of highly-rated Spanish teenager Mateo Joseph Fernandez.

The 18-year-old forward has joined the club from Espanyol for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract which will expire in June 2025.

The Whites have announced that Fernandez will join up with Mark Jackson's Under-23s team, and he could be in line to make his debut against West Ham United's academy side on January 10.

✍️ Leeds United are pleased to announce the signing of Mateo Joseph Fernandez from La Liga side, RCD Espanyol

— Leeds United (@LUFC) January 4, 2022

Fernandez, who was born is Spain to British parents, has previously been linked with European giants Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City; however, Leeds seems to have fended off stern competition to land the talented teenager.

The forward is yet to have made his professional debut, but he impressed for Espanyol's Under-19s side last season, scoring 14 goals in 21 matches.

Fernandez will now be hoping to impress in the academy setup at Leeds before breaking into Marcelo Bielsa's first-team squad.