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

The highly rated 18-year-old centre forward has impressed in Espanyol’s Academy set up, where he has found the net on a number of occasions, including 14 goals in 21 matches for the Under-19s team last season.

Born in Spain to British parents, Mateo joins Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract which expires in June 2025. He will now join up with Mark Jackson’s Under-23s side.