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Leeds pulled off a coup when they signed Anton Stach from Hoffenheim earlier this summer, and fans are already in awe.<\/strong><\/p>\n Stach<\/a> has arrived as a big-money addition to the midfield after excelling in the Bundesliga, and he quickly showed his class in a friendly against AC Milan.<\/p>\n Leeds<\/a> battled to a 1-1 draw against the Serie A giants, and the equaliser came through a moment of sheer quality from their new midfielder.<\/p>\n After cutting inside from the left, Stach unleashed a venomous shot from long range into the bottom corner, and already looks set to be a fan favourite at Elland Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leeds tested themselves against big-name opposition in Milan<\/a>, but the Italian side left some of their key players out of the game.<\/p>\n Rafael Leao did not feature in the matchday squad, while new signing Luka Modric was an unused substitute in Dublin.<\/p>\n Modric joined this summer after a legendary spell at Real Madrid in which he won the Ballon d\u2019Or, and was one of the best midfielders of his generation.<\/p>\n Stach was incredible against Milan<\/p>\n Stach was clearly an admirer of Modric, and it emerged at full-time that the new Leeds star was waiting in the tunnel for the 39-year-old after the game, to have a chat and to possibly swap shirts.<\/p>\n Farke waxing lyrical about Anton Stach, who was waiting around to chat to Luka Modric post-match \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m pretty picky about bringing new players in but we were all convinced that we were signing a top-class character. He\u2019s proven this already.\u201d #LUFC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uAG4ej1FTw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aadam Patel (@aadamp9) August 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Stach can be Leeds\u2019 new Kalvin Phillips<\/strong><\/p>\n The last time Leeds thrived in the Premier League, Kalvin Phillips was running the show in midfield<\/a>, and his departure was decisive in their eventual relegation.<\/p>\n Stach can play a similar role this season<\/a>, as a tough-tackling and technically gifted midfielder, and the 24-year-old could prove to be Leeds\u2019 most important signing yet.<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Anton-Stach-Leeds-1024x575.jpg\")
Stach joined Leeds earlier this summer (Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Stach waited for Luka Modric at full time vs Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n Stat<\/strong><\/td>\n Stach<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Pass accuracy<\/td>\n 89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Touches<\/td>\n 73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Recoveries<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Defensive actions<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n