REPORT: Five down, three to go as Club confirm 100% permanent SIGNING of Leeds United long forgotten Outcast after Daniel Farke plans to get rid of unwanted Legs.
Following Leeds United’s relegation, eight players departed Elland Road using a controversial clause in their contracts, implemented by former sporting director Victor Orta, now at Sevilla. This clause allowed them to secure loan moves if their wages were fully covered by the new clubs.
Several players moved to various European leagues: Robin Koch, Brenden Aaronson, and Max Wober went to Germany; Jack Harrison and Luis Sinisterra returned to the Premier League; Rasmus Kristensen and Diego Llorente joined Roma in Italy; and Marc Roca headed back to Spain with Real Betis.
Roca, who had struggled at Bayern Munich and Leeds, found his form again at Betis. Despite a brief dip due to injury, he was instrumental for the Spanish side, featuring in 37 games and contributing to seven goals. Betis is now finalizing a permanent deal for Roca, expected to be around £4.25 million, lower than Leeds’ initial asking price of £6.75 million. An announcement could come this week.
Leeds has already resolved the futures of some loaned players: Koch will join Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer, Sinisterra has secured a £20 million move to Bournemouth, and Harrison will spend another season on loan at Everton.
The club is still working on the situations of Wober, Kristensen (both currently at Euro 2024), and Llorente. Leeds is keen to sell Llorente, with Roma considering a £4 million deal, though Betis has also shown interest.