Mateusz Klich Teases Premier League Party Plans with Leeds Investor Larry Nance Jr. After United’s Crucial Win
Former Leeds United stalwart Mateusz Klich continues to prove his enduring love for the club as he playfully reached out to minority Leeds investor and NBA star Larry Nance Jr. on social media following the team’s latest victory. The former Elland Road favorite engaged with Nance Jr. on the platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), showing once again that his connection to Leeds runs deeper than just his playing days.
Klich, who spent six memorable years at Elland Road before departing in 2023, has remained emotionally invested in Leeds United’s journey. During his time at the club, he was a pivotal figure in the squad that secured promotion to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa and was widely appreciated not only for his consistent performances in midfield but also for his lively personality off the pitch.
Unlike many current footballers who carefully curate their online personas, Klich is known for his candid and humorous presence on social media. He frequently engages with Leeds fans, commenting on matches, posting jokes, and sharing his genuine enthusiasm for the club’s successes—even from afar.
That enthusiasm was on full display Friday evening, as Leeds United recorded a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Oxford United, further solidifying their bid for a return to the Premier League. The result marked their 26th win of the campaign—an achievement that didn’t go unnoticed by Larry Nance Jr., a minority stakeholder in the club and a power forward for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.
“Don’t forget to pick me up for going up party”
Nance Jr., clearly thrilled with the win, took to social media to express his excitement. In response, Klich chimed in with a light-hearted message:
“Don’t forget to pick me up for going up party”, he posted, clearly referencing the possibility of Leeds clinching promotion and the celebrations that would surely follow.
The humorous exchange was made all the more entertaining given the duo’s shared connection to Atlanta, Georgia. Klich currently plays for Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United, while Nance Jr. represents the city in the NBA. Their shared home base gives the prospect of a joint celebration some playful credibility—at least in theory.
Earlier this week, Klich had also responded to a fan who asked if he would be attending Leeds’ final game of the season against Plymouth Argyle on May 3. With his trademark dry wit, he replied:
“I wish but there is no direct flights,” implying that his attendance may not be logistically feasible. Coincidentally, Atlanta United are scheduled to play Nashville SC that same day, making it even more unlikely that he could make the trip to the UK. Nevertheless, the comment was taken by many as a cheeky nod to his enduring affection for the Whites.
As the promotion race tightens, Leeds fans have even more to look forward to. The team could mathematically secure their return to the Premier League as soon as Monday, if they defeat Stoke City at Elland Road and Sheffield United fail to pick up maximum points against Burnley in the evening fixture.
While Klich may no longer don the white shirt on matchdays, his spirit and support continue to resonate with the Elland Road faithful—both online and off. Whether or not there will be a “going up” party in Atlanta remains to be seen, but it’s safe to say that Klich will be celebrating in his own way if Leeds make it back to the big time.
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