Chelsea goalie Jamal Blackman joins Leeds United on a season-long loan deal to become Marcelo Bielsa’s second signing

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LEEDS UNITED have confirmed the signing of Jamal Blackman on loan from Chelsea.


And fans have been told to expect "four or five" more new arrivals following the goalkeeper.



 Jamal Blackman has joined Leeds United on a season-long loan from Chelsea
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Jamal Blackman has joined Leeds United on a season-long loan from Chelsea



Blackman, 24, becomes Marcelo Bielsa's second signing at Elland Road.


He joins his Chelsea team-mate Lewis Baker in penning a 12-month loan deal with the Championship side.



And he cannot wait to get to work under the Argentine manager at Leeds.


Blackman said: "It’s such a big club with a great manager as well. At Chelsea everyone speaks really highly of him.



 The keeper is Marcelo Bielsa's second signing since taking charge at Leeds
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The keeper is Marcelo Bielsa's second signing since taking charge at Leeds

 Jamal Blackman has previous experience in the Championship after playing for Sheffield United last season
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Jamal Blackman has previous experience in the Championship after playing for Sheffield United last season

"They said that being able to work under him would be a great opportunity, and in your career you don’t get that many opportunities like this. It was one I had to take.


"We had a few other clubs talking about me so it was quite a big decision.



"With Chelsea I’m trying to get as close to the first team as possible and Leeds was my best option. It’s the right stepping stone for me."


Blackman knows the second tier, and Yorkshire, well after spending last season on loan at Sheffield United.



The 6ft 7in stopper kept nine clean sheets in his 33 appearances for the Blades and also has had stints at Osterunds, Wycombe Wanderers and Middlesbrough in the past.


He will now battle it out with Bailey Peacock-Farrell for the No1 jersey.


Blackman is expected to be part of the squad that takes on Forest Green in a pre-season friendly tomorrow.


Meanwhile, The Yorkshire Post claim that supporters "should be expecting 'four or five' new additions before the end of the window" as they announced Blackman's arrival.


 




LEEDS UNITED have confirmed the signing of Jamal Blackman on loan from Chelsea.

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