Leeds fans moan and claim Brighton stitched up Georginio Rutter with video announcing him

Leeds United can confirm Georginio Rutter has joined Brighton & Hove Albion in a permanent transfer, after the Premier League side activated an exit clause in his contract.

The 22-year-old forward joined the Whites in January 2023 from Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim for a club record fee.

Every effort was made to keep Georginio at Elland Road despite his exit clause being activated, but he was persistent and adamant in his desire to leave and we respect his decision.

Georginio now departs Leeds United having made a total of 66 appearances, scoring eight goals over an 18-month spell.

We would like to place on record our thanks to Georgie for his efforts both on and off the pitch, along with his exemplary attitude and professionalism during his time at the club.

We wish him all the very best for the future.

📰 #LUFC wishes Georginio all the best for the future, as he joins Brighton following an exit clause in his contract being activated

— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 19, 2024

Brighton’s new signing said via his @georginiosutter Insta account: “Hi Leeds Family.

“It’s hard for me to say goodbye. but the time has come for me to move on. When I joined Leeds. I knew I was becoming part of something special. but I didn’t realize how much this club would mean to me. Leeds United has been more than just a team for me — its beer like a family that has supported and helped me grow.

“From day one, you, the fans, have always been there, cheering me on and showing me what it means to play for Leeds. You made me feel at home.. and I will always remember that.

“My time here was full of hard work,. great moments. and strong friendships. I’m leaving as a better player and a better person,. and I’m really thankful for that.

“Even though I’m heading in a new direction,. Leeds United will always be a part of who I am. I wish you all the best for the future and the challenges ahead.

“Thank you for everything. Leeds. I’ll never forget you.

“Georginio”

This was the reaction on Twitter as Leeds fans moan and claim Brighton stitched up Georginio Rutter with the video announcing him…

@NigelUNI: Oh dear @georgi_hrt absolutely no grace, no class there at all. Most fans would have wished you well but this is a really stupid thing to do.

@LufcTest: Poor from Rutter that. Fuck him. #LUFC

@acupofcoldsick: I fucking hate football, leading with “don’t go to bed just yet” and ditching us after a pre season of building around him. What a cunt. #LUFC

@andrew_nalty: georgi man dont do that

@lewis__lufc: You absolute bastards

@_billylufc: Don’t give him shit for this, Brighton have stitched him up. Do you genuinely think a 22 year old French bloke knows about a Leeds tweet from 2014? #lufc

@SyzeMatters: Rutter actually typed the tweet, the utter, utter cunt. #LUFC

@dan_leedsunited: You horrible cunt

@Toneball29: Wow. What a cunt! Cant actually believe hes done that 😂 Hope he loses both his legs first game #lufc

@RoderickEasdale: Georginio Rutter typing “Don’t go to bed just yet” in that welcome video by Brighton is plain weird. Doubt Brighton fans will get the reference; but Leeds ones will and find it insulting/gloating. Mistake for Rutter to do it. Not very classy by Brighton either. #lufc #mot

@MattySpeakman: Empty words from Rutter clearly! One good pay check after one good season and he’s fucked off to a club like Brighton. The absolute rat, zero loyalty, get gone 🐀 #lufc

@AidanLUFC09: Disappointed in rutter for that video ngl

@ChrisMcnally74: Strange way to welcome a new player by stitching him up like this, especially considering the great relationship he had with Leeds fans.

@ChrisClark01: The attempted shade is embarassing.

@DaveDuracell: The don’t go to bed line is naughty from them , he won’t have know what that meant…. anyway all the best Georgi good luck

@RecordJ: He won’t know that you stitched him up to get hate with that tweet. What a strange thing to do to a new player. Wishing him nothing but the best for him. 💙💛

@MARIEthefvckwit: Prick

@wayneleedsfan: I say this in the nicest possible way. Fuck off

@TBradley23: I refuse to believe Rutter has a clue what he’s been made to do on that reveal video by the way. He’s quite literally taking the piss out of us by doing it 😂 #lufc

@mattrulez_: Rutter acting a cunt going out the door then, genuinely hope he flops a second time. #lufc

@LDJB89: Rutter is a cunt pass it on #LUFC

@Jamiepartridg19: Hope rutter snaps his acl the cunt #lufc

@AshleyChurchil1: Rutter can go fuck himself after the way he’s signed for Brighton #LUFC

@pulandjo: Well after the don’t go to bed Rutter Brighton post he’s dead to me #lufc