Pontus Jansson has posted a message on social networking site Twitter after joining Brentford from Leeds United.

The 28-year-old centre-back joined the Championship rival club for a fee in the region of £5.5million.

The Swedish defender joined the Elland Road club in 2016 and had established himself as a cult hero figure at the club.

Jansson was superb for Leeds last season. He managed 39 Championship appearances and scored three goals as well.

The former Malmo defender was expected to leave the club this summer after reports emerged that he had fallen out with manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Jansson has penned an emotional message saying the club “will always be a part of me and my family”.

Let’s do this! @BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/lCFpIjPcE1

— Pontus Jansson (@PJansson5) July 9, 2019

Some Leeds fans responded to his tweet quickly. Here are some of the reactions:

All the best Pontus, thanks for everything!

— LUFC Lewis (@LewisDeighton17) July 9, 2019

Good luck Pontus.. you’ll be missed. #lufc #MOT

— eMeS LUFC (@MaherLUFC) July 9, 2019

Good luck PJ, you will be missed! Thanks for all the memories I’m sure you will fit in well at Brentford

— Chelle (@ChelleLUFC) July 9, 2019

Cheers big man. Thanks for everything and all the best for the future!

— Adam (@AdamJones1995) July 9, 2019

Cheers mate, crying on the way to work now. Thanks for everything

— Ross (@rossloco93) July 9, 2019

Gutted you have gone.

Your agent has surely not done you a service here, why have no PL teams bid for you

The only player in 15 years I have had on the back of my shirt, thanks Magic Hat.

Good luck (but hope you get smashed by us twice) #MOT

— Aaron Stone (@AaronAzaStone) July 9, 2019

This summer is already turning out to be challenging for Leeds, and it remains to be seen how quickly they find a replacement for Jansson.