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Willy Gnonto has been away on international duty while many of his Leeds United teammates have their feet up.<\/strong><\/p>\n After securing the Championship title, Daniel Farke\u2019s men<\/a> were afforded some rest to rejuvenate for the Premier League season.<\/p>\n However, some have been representing their respective countries at the UEFA Under-21 European Championship.<\/p>\n Gnonto was in the spotlight for Italy as they faced Germany in an enthralling game in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n Gnonto had a mixed season in the Championship for Leeds<\/a>, but still made a significant contribution for the Elland Road club.<\/p>\n The winger has carried sizeable hype around him during his time in Yorkshire, with many tipping him for a big future.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n However, he has never quite been able to nail down a consistent place in the Whites\u2019 starting lineup.<\/p>\n Last season, he made 43 Championship<\/a> appearances, but only 26 of those were starts \u2013 less than he would have wanted.<\/p>\n Gnonto still notched nine goals and six assists and will want to lay down a fresh marker in the Premier League, after shining there in his first season.<\/p>\n Gnonto made his mark on the Championship (Sofascore<\/a>)<\/p>\n Gnonto was slammed by Italian media<\/a> for his performance against Romania and has endured similar treatment after being sent off in Italy\u2019s 3-2 defeat to Germany after extra time on Sunday.<\/p>\n Skysport.It<\/a> shared that he left the pitch in tears after a \u201cuseless\u201d slide tackle while already booked.<\/p>\n Mondo Primavera<\/a> gave the winger a 5\/10, saying: \u201cHe struggles to leave his mark in the opponent\u2019s half. The expulsion for naivety in the 81st minute weighs heavily on the economy of the match\u201d.<\/p>\n Sport Virgilio<\/a> felt Gnonto\u2019s first booking was harsh, but his second was too naive.<\/p>\n Gnonto<\/a> will be hoping his manager was not watching events unfold last night as his European Championship campaign ended in heartbreak.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old faced competition for a place at Elland Road last season, and that is likely to become fiercer with possible new arrivals.<\/p>\n Dan James was lethal on the right and will likely remain ahead of Gnonto for a place in Leeds\u2019 starting 11.<\/p>\n![\"Willy](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leeds-united-willy-gnonto-1024x576.png\")
Gnonto will be a Premier League player next season (Credit: Imago)Gnonto endures a torrid evening for Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Willy Gnonto\u2019s 2024\/25 Championship statistics<\/strong><\/td>\n Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appearances (starts)<\/td>\n 43 (26)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Touches<\/td>\n 32.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Accurate passes<\/td>\n 17.3 (81%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Successful dribbles<\/td>\n 1 (56%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Willy](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leeds-united-willy-gnonto-2-1024x576.png\")
Gnonto was visibly emotional after his red card (Credit: Imago)Will Gnonto get Premier League opportunities for Leeds United?<\/strong><\/p>\n