Huge boost for Leeds as star attacker pens new contract

Leeds United winger Pablo Hernandez has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract at Elland Road.

The 34-year-old Spaniard’s new deal will keep him at the Yorkshire club until the summer of 2022.

Hernandez has twice been named Leeds‘ Player of the Year since arriving from Qatari side Al-Arabi in 2016.

Despite being injury-hit, he is established as a key member of Marcelo Bielsa’s side and has two goals and two assists in 10 appearances this season.

Hernandez, who has four caps and one goal for Spain, also played for Valencia, Getafe and Swansea before heading to Leeds.

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