Max Gradel

Max-Alain "Max" Gradel (born 30 November 1987) is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Leeds United. He is a Winger, he is comfortable playing on either side on the wing or as a second striker.Gradel was a product of the academy at Leicester City. He received his first call up to the Côte d'Ivoire national team in November 2010.

Club career

Leicester City

A product of the Leicester City youth academy, Gradel says the man he owes most to in life is the person who introduced him to football, Daniel Barraclough. The winger was given a squad number for the 2007–08 season. On 5 May 2007, he signed his first professional contract with Leicester along with seven other players, including Eric Odhiambo, Andy King and Carl Pentney.

Loan at Bournemouth

On 6 August, manager Martin Allen made Gradel and Conrad Logan available for loan for the forthcoming season.<ref name="Duo...
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