Leeds United has been doing fine under Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine tactician is has been an inspiring figure in the club but he always mentioned that his players are the reason for the recent success of Leeds United. Luke Ayling is one of the pivotal players of this Leeds side. The England international has been a key figure under Bielsa and his chemistry with the team is immaculate. His journey as a footballer has been fascinating to his loved ones, and they see him as an inspiration. And another great thing about him is that his career graph is always on the rise. Naturally, his net worth is also on the rise since his introduction to football. Lets’s take a look at his numbers.
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Early football development:
Born in 1991, in Lambeth, London, Luke Ayling joined Arsenal at the age of 8, despite being a Chelsea fan. During his academy days, Ayling played alongside Jack Wilshere. He was a key part of the youth FA cup tournament. His contributions in the academy earned him a first-team call in the 2009-10 season. However, the club didn’t extend his contract after 2010 and he was loaned to Yeovil Town. And after spending one year there, the club made his stay permanent. However, relegation from the championship saw him signing for Bristol City. His towering presence at the back helped them stay in the Championship. And he attracted a lot of attention from his fellow championship clubs.
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Life in Leeds:
Ayling signed for Championship rivals Leeds United for a fee of £200,000 in August 2016. This was the move that did wonders for him. The England international mostly played as a center-half during his first season. The Yorkshire club was playing good but they didn’t manage to earn a promotion. Then comes the summer of 2018, where they get to sign the legendary Marcelo Bielsa. The promotion to Premier League also raised his net worth. Based on reliable sources his estimated net worth is $9 Million. He signed a 4 year / £1,664,000 contract in 2019 with the club., including an annual average salary of £416,000.
As of now, he is starting to be a real leader in the team. He kick-started the season with a sublime goal against Manchester United. It’s a long season and he is looking forward to wrapping it up with silverware.
