Willy Gnonto committed his future to Leeds United by signing a new four-year contract with the club, keeping him at Elland Road until the summer of 2028.

The Italian international has been a major part of the side since arriving in the summer of 2022, and will now continue play and develop under Daniel Farke.

Speaking exclusively with LUTV after signing his new contract, Willy spoke of his delight at remaining with the Whites.

“It feels really good. I'm really happy for this extension. I'm really happy to be here and obviously I can't wait to play in front of the fans again,” the 20-year-old stated.

“I've been here two years now and I'm going into my third season, I’m really happy to be here.

“It's been, since the start, I can say my second home. I really enjoyed being here and with the ambition in the club, I see my future here.

“I feel like it's important for me to find some consistency and I feel like the right place to do it this year. So I'm really happy and I can't wait to keep going with it.”

After starting the season strongly, beginning with a goal on the opening day of the Sky Bet Championship season, Gnonto now wants to get back out there on the pitch in front of the fans.

He said: “Since the start, I felt like Leeds United was like a family.

"I felt at home since the start and the fans were with me. My teammates helped me through the start.

"I have many teammates, many changes, but I feel like this is a good place to be and I feel like I can improve even more.

“I feel like I can bring many things to the table. I know my qualities, of course and I know my character, I feel like I can gel really well with the team.

“So I try to give my best every time and I feel like everyone can see it.”