{"id":9894,"date":"2025-07-20T08:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/9894\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T08:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:05:08","slug":"how-sean-longstaff-played-on-his-quick-fire-debut-for-leeds-after-leaving-newcastle-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/9894\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sean Longstaff played on his quick-fire debut for Leeds after leaving Newcastle United"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Away from the misery that is Newcastle United, Sean Longstaff made his Leeds United debut less than 24 hours after joining the club on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Longstaff left Newcastle in a deal that could be worth up to \u00a315million<\/a>, signing for the Yorkshire giants on a four-year deal. \u00a0<\/p>\n

It was sad to see the midfielder depart, but it felt like the right time. The 27-year-old lost his starting place to Sandro Tonali last season and had entered the final year of his contract. <\/p>\n

Longstaff<\/a> officially signed for Leeds late on Friday night before making his debut for the club in their 0-0 draw with Manchester United in a pre-season friendly out in the Swedish city of Stockholm. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how he performed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"ManchesterPhoto by Catherine Ivill \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesSean Longstaff statistics in Leeds United debut \u00a0<\/p>\n

The Newcastle academy graduate came on for his Leeds debut at half-time. <\/p>\n

As per Fot Mob data, he created one chance, found the mark with 24 of his 25 attempted passes (96%), had 29 touches and made one pass into the final third. <\/p>\n

Defensively, he made two recoveries and won two of his three ground duels. <\/p>\n

Clearly, it\u2019s unwise to read too much into a pre-season friendly but it appears as if Longstaff has made a solid start at Leeds, particularly considering the fact he only joined a matter of hours before his bow.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Manchester United vs Leeds statisticsSean LongstaffMinutes played45Touches29Completed passes24\/25Chances created1Recoveries2Ground duels won2\/3Sean Longstaff stats on Leeds debut, data via FotMobEddie Howe breaks silence as Newcastle United sell Sean Longstaff <\/p>\n

Longstaff admitted it was nice to feel \u201cwanted\u201d by Leeds<\/a>, which would perhaps suggest he didn\u2019t get that vibe during his final days at Newcastle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Still, Eddie Howe<\/a> sent a classy message to Longstaff after Newcastle lost 4-0 to Celtic in a pre-season friendly<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Though there was no statement from the Newcastle United manager<\/a> when the club initially confirmed Longstaff\u2019s exit, Howe commented on the matter after the Celtic debacle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Howe to @bbcnewcastle<\/a> on Sean Longstaff: “I can’t speak highly enough of him & his contribution. We’re going to miss him greatly. He leaves a big hole in our squad. You can’t keep everyone on the journey but this is sad timing for us because he still has so much to offer.” #NUFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matthew Raisbeck (@raisbeck10) July 19, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

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\u201cI can\u2019t speak highly enough of him and his contribution,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to miss him greatly. He leaves a big hole in our squad. You can\u2019t keep everyone on the journey but this is sad timing for us because he still has so much to offer.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/p>\n