Leeds wonderkid pens emotional goodbye message ahead of Tottenham summer transfer

Teenage striker Oliver Boast has confirmed his Leeds United departure, with the youngster expected to sign for Tottenham Hotspur.

The 16-year-old, who netted nine times in 18 Under-18 Premier League appearances last term, appears destined to join Leeds' top-flight rivals Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

In a message posted on his Instagram account over the weekend, Boast penned: "After 8 years at Leeds United, it’s now time for me to move on and start a new chapter.

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"I’ve been lucky enough to share some amazing moments with great teammates and the memories we shared will stay with me forever.

"A big thank you to everyone at Leeds who has helped me over the years - I wish the club all the best for the future!"

Reports surfaced in media last month that Boast had agreed to move to north London to further his footballing development. The Athletic revealed no tribunal would be necessary as Leeds have secured a seven-figure transfer fee with Spurs for Boast's signature.

Boast, a centre-forward by nature, made his bow for Leeds' Under-18s last August. His standout displays at club level secured him an England U16s selection last December where he found the net for the first time during that international gathering, reports Leeds Live.

He also turned out for the U21s outfit in April but remained behind Harry Gray in the hierarchy for a starting berth. Boast appears set to link up with former Leeds academy product Archie Gray at Tottenham. More than 12 months have elapsed since Gray joined Tottenham in a £40million transfer, with Joe Rodon moving in the reverse direction.

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