Speaking to the local media at a roundtable in London, chairman Paraag Marathe revealed his delight at the 25-year-old putting pen to paper, labelling him as "instrumental". 

"Ethan has signed an extension, and we've got him locked up for four years," he said. "It's crossed and i's dotted, it's all done.

“Ethan was so instrumental for our whole year, and he's such a captain on and off the pitch. Everything he does is true leadership."

Ampadu exhumes class in every department for Leeds, setting an example with his performances on the pitch and bringing his teammates to an even higher level. News of an improved deal only reinforces the Whites' forward-thinking strategy and desire to reward those who perform well.