Leeds United defender Luke Ayling has penned a new 4 year deal at the club, keeping him at Elland Road till 2021, according to the official club site.
Ayling has established himself as one of Leeds’ most consistent players over the last year, and his efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. He has started every game this season for the Whites, including all of the clubs three Carabao Cup ties so far.
The 26-year-old began his career at Arsenal. He joined the club at the age of 10 years old, but never made an appearance for the clubs first team. In the latter stages of his spell at the Gunners, he joined Yeovil Town on loan for two months.
Upon his contract expiry at Arsenal, he joined Yeovil on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell at the club. He made 184 appearances for the Glovers, and was part of the famous Yeovil side who won promotion to the second tier of English football for the first time in their history.
Yeovil went onto get relegated in their first year in the Championship, and Ayling rejected the offer of a new deal at Huish Park. He joined Bristol City on a three-year deal for an undisclosed compensation fee.
In his first year at City he made 58 appearances, helping the Robins to a Championship title and Johnstone’s Paint Trophy double. In his second and final year, Ayling played 33 times for City, guiding them to Championship survival on their return to the second tier.
Despite this, in the summer of 2016 Ayling was shipped out to Leeds United for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal. He has gone on to become a key player since his arrival and his performances have rewarded him with an improved deal.
