Portsmouth will head to Elland Road on Saturday with former Newcastle star Matt Ritchie in their squad
Leeds United's opening-day opponents Portsmouth have strengthend their squad by signing former Newcastle United star Matt Ritchie on a free transfer. The former Scotland international was a free agent having left St James' Park at the end of last season, following eight years on Tyneside.
In recent years he has slipped down the pecking order somewhat, although was still a part of Eddie Howe's squad, scoring an injury-time equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in one of 17 appearances last season.READ MORE: 'He tries to be angry' - Leeds United's unplayable young horse driving Farke crazy
“It’s a transfer that’s been talked about for a long time and it’s amazing that we’ve been able to get it done. As well as playing in the top-flight for a number of seasons, Matt also has plenty of experience at this level, having been promoted from the Championship a couple of times. Ritchie is excited to get started at Fratton Park, adding: "It's a dream come true. I've always had in my mind that I had unfinished business at the football club. I love the club, as we all do.
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