Prodigy set to swap Barcelona for Leeds

Ilias Akhomach is currently going through his last stages as a Barca player. The Cule academy graduate has sparked interest from Leeds and this will be converted into a concrete move next season to get him to Elland Road.

'Sport' reported that the player will be heading to the English side managed by Javi Gracia. The pull of having the Spanish manager there, as well as director Victor Orta, is thought to have been the key to it all.

It seems Ilian Akhomach rejected Barca's renewal offer. The young striker was aware of the attention from the Premier League and Leeds United will be the ones to get him on board.

Arsenal also knocked on his door, according to the source. However, Javi Gracia and Victor Orta's faith in him seemed to be the main reason for why he'll be packing his bags to leave Barcelona.

Ilias Akhomach made his debut at Barca on the 20th November 2021 in the Catalan derby against Espanyol. He's been a key piece in Rafa Marquez' Barca B side, but the talent will be making his way out this summer.

 

April 18, 2023