Leeds United have completed the signing of Aberdeen teenager Lewis Pirie after a campaign of 51 goals for club and country in attack
Fifty-one-goal striker Lewis Pirie has signed a contract with Leeds United after Aberdeen reportedly accepted a bid of around £200,000 for the 16-year-old. Pirie will now link up with the Whites’ academy set-up at Thorp Arch before competing for minutes at under-18 and under-21 levels.
In December, when it became clear the youngster’s phenomenal record with club and country was only attracting more and more suitors, Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin addressed Pirie’s situation. He said: “Young Lewis is a player I really like.
“I had a conversation with him recently as we were short of numbers on the Friday and brought him over to train with the first team. He is still only 15 and not 16 until January.
“He is a young, exciting prospect and I just hope he can see his long-term future here at Aberdeen. Fingers crossed Lewis, along with all the other good young ones who are attracting attention, can see the bigger picture that Aberdeen will give them the best opportunity of having a fantastic career
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A Leeds statement said: “Leeds United are pleased to announce Lewis Pirie has joined the club’s academy, signing from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen, subject to international clearance. The 16-year-old Scotland youth striker has displayed impressive form at a young age for both club and country.
“He will now join up with the academy side at Thorp Arch ahead of the new season. Everyone at Leeds United would like to welcome Lewis to the club and we wish him luck as he continues his development with the Whites.”
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