Leeds United’s Willy Gnonto has shared his reaction after Crysencio Summerville, his former teammate, scored his first goal for West Ham in a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Summerville, who moved from Leeds to the Hammers over the summer after a standout season under Daniel Farke, found the back of the net, and Jarrod Bowen’s last-minute penalty clinched the win.Gnonto wasted no time in congratulating Summerville with a quick message, celebrating the Dutchman’s impact in West Ham’s thrilling triumph over the Red Devils.
Leeds United received a transfer fee of approximately £20 million for Crysencio Summerville when he moved to West Ham United. While fans would prefer to see him scoring for Leeds under Daniel Farke, they are pleased to see the Dutch winger making an impact at his new club.
Without Crysencio Summerville’s crucial goals last season, Leeds United would have struggled significantly and likely found themselves far from the competition with teams like Leicester City and Ipswich Town in the race for automatic promotion. His contributions were vital in keeping the team competitive during a challenging campaign.
While Leeds United fell short of their goals last season, Crysencio Summerville did everything he could to help the team secure a return to the Premier League. His efforts were commendable, especially given his close friendship with Willy Gnonto during their time at Elland Road. Although losing Summerville was a significant setback, it ultimately allowed Leeds to retain the Italian international for at least another season, providing some silver lining amid the disappointment.
Given the profit and sustainability rules in the Championship, Leeds United will continue to depend on player sales to maintain financial stability until they can secure promotion back to the Premier League. However, there’s hope that Willy Gnonto and the rest of Daniel Farke’s squad can reunite with Crysencio Summerville in the top flight next season, making a strong push for success as they aim for a return to Premier League football.