Norwegian youngster Nikolai Hopland has revealed he dreams of playing for Leeds United one day.
The Norwegian under-21 international currently plies his trade at Eredivisie club Heerenveen. The 20-year-old has been a regular starter for the Dutch side this season and has impressed with his performances.
The Norway Under-21 international is highly rated across Europe, and it will be interesting to see if Leeds decide to make a move for him in the near future. His comments will no doubt serve as a boost to the championship field.
Leeds could certainly use more quality and depth in the defensive unit and the 20-year-old would be a quality long-term investment for them. It will be interesting to see if Hopland can continue his development with regular football at the Dutch club. If he manages to impress consistently, there is no doubt that top clubs will come for him in the near future.
Meanwhile, the defender has revealed that he has supported Leeds since he was four years old and has watched them several times. On top of that, the defender claims to own every shirt Leeds have had in the last 15 years.
“People often laugh when I say this, but since the age of four, it has always been Leeds United,” Hoplad said via a Dutch channel. soccer scoop.
“Together with my father, I have been there about 20 times.
“I think I have every shirt they’ve had in the last 15 years in my wardrobe and I still see almost every game if it works with our own schedule. A really cool club.
“My dream is to play with them one day and I will do everything possible to make that dream come true.”
Meanwhile, Leeds are currently pushing for promotion to the Premier League after missing out last season. It will be interesting to see if they can secure a return to the top flight this time.
