English Premier League outfit Leeds United have announced the signing of the budding talented box-to-box midfielder from Manchester City in the ongoing summer transfer window.
English-born of Ghanaian descent Darko Gyabi has officially joined English top-tier side Leeds United ahead of the 2022/23 season.
The 18-year-old midfielder has moved to Elland Road from Manchester City on a four-year contract, with Leeds paying a fee thought to be around £5 million for him.
Gyabi, who is Leeds's fourth signing of the summer, began his career at Millwall before joining City in 2018. He has 12 caps for England at youth level.
The news of Gyabi's move comes after the confirmation that Kalvin Phillips has moved the other way, joining City for £42 million with a further £3 million in add-ons.
The central midfielder moved to the Etihad Stadium after catching the eye for Millwall’s Academy back in 2018.
He went on to play a key role in helping Manchester City’s Under-18s win the Premier League North title in the 2020/21 campaign.
Last season, Gyabi stepped up to Under-23s football and played 10 games in Premier League 2, Division 1, providing three assists and scoring one goal, to help Manchester City become champions.
Gyabi has also won 12 caps for England at youth level, spread across call ups for the Under-15s, Under-16s and Under-18s.
Gyabi played a significant role for the Man City U23 side in the 2021-22 season helping them to clinch the Premier League 2 title for the second time in a row.
The England U18 star made 11 appearances, scored once and provided three assists in the Premier League 2.
Manchester City beat competition from Arsenal and Wolves to land Gyabi from Millwall in November 2018 for around £300,000 when he was only 14 years.
Gyabi was outstanding in the 2020-21 campaign where he played 22 matches in all competitions and scored 8 goals and provided two assists in the process while with the Man City U18 side.
The South East London Football Scholar has played for England at the U15, U16 and U17 levels. He remains eligible to represent Ghana, the country of his parents in future
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