Wöber, whose commitment was only made official on Tuesday, was not yet in the squad. The 24-year-old was presented to the fans before the game at Elland Road Stadium. The ÖFB defender posed with a Leeds scarf. Wöber is the club’s most expensive winter signing since legendary striker Robbie Fowler in 2002. The transfer fee to Salzburg, including bonus payments, is said to be up to EUR 20 million. According to the Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Fix had initially agreed on EUR 12 million.
Leeds visit second division side Cardiff City in the FA Cup on Sunday. Wöber might make his league debut for the “Whites” on Friday in a week’s time once morest Aston Villa. In higher regions of the table, Tottenham stayed on the heels of the Champions League places. The “Spurs” shot Crystal Palace away 4-0 (0-0). Harry Kane scored twice shortly following the break (48′, 53′). In addition, Matt Doherty (68th) and Son Heung-min (72nd) were successful. Fifth in the table is only two points behind third place. However, leaders Arsenal are still eleven points behind.