28th December, 2022 will be an unforgettable day for the English-born of Ghanaian descent, who made his first-ever appearance in the English Premier League for Leeds United against his former club Manchester City.
Leeds United young midfielder Darko Gyabi made a cameo appearance in their 3-1 home loss to Manchester City in the English Premier League at the Elland Road.
Gyabi, who joined Leeds United from Manchester City last summer, was introduced on the 83rd minute as replacement for Brenden Aaronson.
An Erling Braut Haaland double helped Manchester City to secure a comfortable 3-1 win away at Leeds United on Wednesday evening
Pep Guardiola's side have closed the gap to Arsenal to five points again following the victory at the Elland Road.
A dominant display Manchester City initially lead thanks to Rodri's late first-half goal, before two goals from the Norwegian goal machine inside the opening 20 minutes of the second period sealed the three points.
Gyabi is one of the prospects in English destined for greatness in the coming years after being signed by Manchester City at age 14 from Millwall FC in 2018 for a fee around the region of €350,000.
During the 2022 summer transfer window, he joined Leeds United from Manchester City youth team on a four-year deal worth €5.80 million.
He had sat out as substitute for Leeds United in four English Premier League matches this season — against Wolves, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur — before making his debut against Manchester City this evening.
Gyabi is eligible to represent Ghana in future despite playing for England at the U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 level.