Willy Gnonto’s best Leeds moments as forward faces Elland Road goodbye
Willy Gnonto has had several unforgettable moments in a Leeds shirt as speculation continues to rise over his future.
Although he has scored several important goals in LS11, it now looks likely that he may leave Leeds in the January transfer window.
Gnonto underwent hernia surgery, and he hasn’t featured for Daniel Farke’s side since 13 September.
Daniel Farke has refused to give a timeline on Gonto’s return and it’s led to the impression that he may leave the Peacocks in January.
Having made 123 appearances, here are some of his best moments in a Leeds shirt.
Willy Gnonto scores dramatic late winner vs Swansea – 24 November 2024
Leeds beat Swansea City 4-3 on 24 November 2024 to send them top of the Championship after Gnonto scored a 91st-minute winner.
Having just conceded an equaliser to Florian Bianchini, the Italy international went down the other end to squeeze his shot underneath goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.
Gnonto emerged as one of the key figures for Leeds’ promotion charge, and they would go on to win the title on the final day against Plymouth.
Despite the fact that it wasn’t one of his best goals, it proved to be a vital one in securing Leeds’ return to the Premier League.
Willy Gnonto scores stunning scissor kick vs Cardiff – 18 January 2023
During Leeds’ 5-2 win over Cardiff in an FA Cup third round replay clash, Gnonto arguably scored the greatest goal of his career in just 26 seconds.
Elland Road was bouncing just moments into the match after he scored a sublime scissor kick that nestled into the back of the net.
In what was potentially his best performance for Leeds, Gnonto stamped his authority on the game with a sublime strike before scoring another goal to secure their spot in the fourth round.
The 22-year-old has scored 22 goals for the Peacocks, but few players have ever managed to score an effort that was as acrobatic as Gnonto’s.
Willy Gnonto strikes early against Man United at Old Trafford – 8 February 2023
The tricky winger burst onto the scene as a teenager for Leeds and produced several positive displays in the Premier League.
Another early goal in his catalogue came at Old Trafford, scoring after 55 seconds in Leeds’ 2-2 draw with Man United on 8 February 2023.
After playing a brilliant one-two with Patrick Bamford, Gnonto fired a brilliant low drive past David De Gea.
Despite Man United’s late comeback, it sent the Peacocks on their way to a positive draw during their relegation battle.
Gnonto will always be remembered fondly if he leaves Leeds, and he has been part of several magical moments since his arrival in September 2022.
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