Tete, the new Leicester City winger, had a dream debut for his new club today as the Foxes defeated Aston Villa 4-2 and showed Leeds fans what they’re missing.
Tete joined Leicester late in the transfer window. However, things could have gone differently, with reports claiming that Leeds had planned their own move for Tete.
Tete eventually signed with the Foxes, and the rest is history. And, after scoring on his debut, his new teammate James Maddison was full of praise for the Foxes newcomer.
“There’s positivity around the club with some new faces and we got the points today. Tete was outstanding today, he plays on the right which is where I’ve had to play so it’s nice to get some pace out there,” Maddison said.
“Getting new players in the door gives you a lift. The table doesn’t lie but we know we can inject some oomph to go on a winning run. We are capable of that.”
Tete will hope to help Leicester move further away from relegation trouble. The Foxes are set for a big summer, with the likes of Maddison and star midfielder, Youri Tielemans, likely to leave.
TBR’s View: Tete shows why Leeds wanted him
Pace, trickery, an eye for goal, and a direct threat out wide, it was clear as day watching Tete just why Leeds wanted to sign him.
The Brazilian looked like a seasoned Premier League player and he’s clearly impressed his teammates, as Maddison’s comments here show.
For Leeds, this looks like a case of what might have been. Tete looks like a player who fits right into how Leeds operates. But, alas, they’ll have to move on and hope Tete doesn’t end up keeping Leicester up at their own expense.
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