Leeds United: Whites bulk up academy side again with deal for Ajax youngster
Struijk travelled to England last night and is due to join Leeds in the next 24 hours as United continue to build up their development-squad ranks.
The 18-year-old is a Holland Under-17 international who featured in the Under-17 European Championship in 2016.
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Hide AdHe leaves Amsterdam without breaking into Ajax’s senior squad having featured predominantly for the Dutch club’s Under-19 side.
Leeds will add him to Carlos Corberan’s Under-23 group at Thorp Arch, continuing the stream of academy signings made since the takeover of United by Andrea Radrizzani last May.
This month alone, Leeds have recruited Finland Under-19 international Aapo Halme from HJK Helsinki, forward Oliver Sarkic on a permanent deal from Benfica and former Feyenoord goalkeeper Kamil Miazek. A further deal was struck on Wednesday with striker Sam Dalby moving to Elland Road on a two-and-a-half year contract from Leyton Orient.