Friendship started long before Leeds United for rival wingers Crysencio Summerville and Luis Sinisterra. The Dutch and Colombian forwards were reunited, it turns out, at Elland Road this summer.
One cursory glance at their respective careers, ages and nationalities is unlikely to have clicked the shared past they have at Feyenoord. It transpires they actually had two years together at the Rotterdam outfit before Summerville made the leap to Elland Road.
In July 2018, the Eredivisie giants would sign a 19-year-old Sinisterra from his native Colombia. He would be Summerville’s team-mate for two years before the latter was lured to Leeds by Victor Orta.
READ MORE: Victor Orta is keeping Leeds United wolves and Phillips-Raphinha concerns at bay
Summerville lifted the lid on that relationship and subsequent rivalry they have as they now vie for the same roles in Jesse Marsch's side. Speaking to the club’s matchday programme last month, the 20-year-old said: “It’s a healthy competition between us all, we help each other.
“Luis Sinisterra is a good friend of mine, we know each other from Feyenoord so I really want to see him succeed here as well and he wants the same for me. That kind of support is good in the team because if you don’t help and support your team-mates, the blessing will never come your way.
“Be nice to everyone and give them credit where you can, that’s my view on everything.”
Based on their past, Summerville’s sure to be playing an important part in Sinisterra’s transition to a new home, new culture and new league.
READ NEXT:
Former Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph announces retirement with emotional message
Sonny Perkins' goal streak continues as Leeds United new boy impresses again with England U19s
Conflicting Marcelo Bielsa reports as ex-Leeds United boss still reportedly mulling over move
Referee in charge of previous Leeds United controversies handed Aston Villa clash
Leeds United have two ghosts from their past they need to exorcise
