Leeds’ Pontus Jansson leads chants for Malmo fans ahead of Europa League game against Chelsea

Pontus Jansson is a very popular figure with Leeds supporters and he is also hugely respected by fans of his former club Malmo.

Jansson linked up with a group of Malmo fans before the Swedish side’s Europa League round of 32, second clash away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

The defender led the singing of a chant, which will undoubtedly enhance his status as a cult hero even further.

Leeds defender Pontus Jansson led a chant for Malmo supporters on Thursday evening

Jansson started the chant ahead of Malmo’s Europa League game away to Chelsea

The defender commenced his senior career at Malmo and won two league titles with them

Jansson played for Malmo between 2006 and 2014, initially joining the club as a youth player before progressing to make 128 senior appearances.

During his time at Malmo Jansson won two league titles and one Swedish Super Cup.

Malmo went into the game against Chelsea trailing 2-1 from the first leg. 

Jansson is a hugely popular with Leeds fans, and it seems that is also the case with Malmo fans

Jansson left Malmo to join Torino in 2014 prior to making the switch to Leeds

Jansson left Malmo to join Torino in 2014 before making the switch to Leeds, initially on loan, in 2016.

The Swede then made the switch to Elland Road permanently in 2017 and has produced some impressive performances for the club. 

Jansson was on the scoresheet in Leeds’ last game, a 2-1 win against Swansea last week.