'Galatasaray shirt' forces Leeds to issue a statement about Ampadu's son!
Leeds United, one of the clubs that managed to gain promotion from Championship to the Premier League, had to issue an official statement regarding one of their team captains, Ethan Ampadu... What is the matter? A photo of Ampadu's little son in a Galatasaray jersey.
Leeds United signed Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea in July 2023. Since that time Ampadu has earned captain's armband there. When the 24-year-old player's ex-wife posted photos of their kid wearing Galatasaray shirts on social media, it caused a big reaction among Leeds fans.
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In 2000, when Galatasaray and Leeds United faced each other in the UEFA Cup semi-finals, major incidents occurred between the yellow-red supporters and the Leeds United fans who came to Istanbul. Two Leeds United fans named Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus lost their lives.
Following the photos of Ampadu's son in Galatasaray jersey, Leeds United had to issue a statement regarding the subject:
"Leeds United are aware of an image circulating online of Ethan Ampadu’s son. Ethan separated from his partner several months ago and has no responsibility for the image in question. Ethan is aware of and sensitive to the tragic loss within the Loftus and Speight families.
The club asks for Ethan’s privacy to be respected in what is a difficult time for him personally. Our captain has been a leader on and off the pitch this season, demonstrating his commitment to the club, its history, and the broader Leeds community. Ethan has the full support of everybody at Leeds United. The club will be making no further comment."
