Max McMillan: South African striker leaves Leeds United for Fleetwood Town

Max McMillan, 18, featured prominently for the Leeds' U18s this season and broke into their Premier League 2 squad but has not opted to drop down the English football league pyramid.

The teenage striker who's eligible to represent South Africa has put pen to paper on a two-year contract with an option of a third and will join up with their U-21 development squad.

Daniel Viljoen - Age 15 (Portugal and South Africa) - Benfica full-back

Alwande Roaldsoy - Age 16 (Norway and South Africa) - Atalanta midfielder

Siyabonga Ligendza - Age 17 - (Wales and South Africa) - Cardiff City striker

Andras Nemeth - Age 18 - (Hungary and South Africa) - Genk striker

Ricardo Schutte - Age 22 - (Portugal and South Africa) - Mirandes forward

Kgagelo Chauke - Age 17 - (England and South Africa) - Southampton midfielder

Bradley Cross - Age 19 - (England and South Africa) - Newcastle United defender

Max McMillan - Age 18 - (England and South Africa) - Leeds United striker

Philippe Sandler - Age 23 - (Netherlands, USA and South Africa) - Manchester City defender

Kaya Tshaka - Age 16 - (England and South Africa) - Southampton midfielder

"Fleetwood Town are pleased to announce Max McMillan has joined the club from Premier League side Leeds United," the club statement read.

"McMillan has ties to South Africa through his father and has voiced that he would like to play for Bafana Bafana in the future, with the South African Football Association aware of his eligibility from his time at Leeds."

McMillan's final month at the prestigious club saw him earn the Goal of the Month award in their academy set-up.