Leeds United Defender Rasmus Kristensen Joins Roma on Loan
Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen has joined Roma on a season-long loan. The Denmark full-back went on to score three goals in 30 games as the club were relegated from the Premier League. This move follows Spanish centre-back Diego Llorente’s loan move to the Stadio Olimpico in January. Kristensen is the latest player to leave Leeds after their return to the Championship, with Spain striker Rodrigo completing a move to Qatari side Al Rayyan on Thursday. United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson and Germany defender Robin Koch have also left on season-long loans, to Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt, respectively.
Rasmus Kristensen’s Career
Rasmus Kristensen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Leeds United. He has made 15 international appearances for Denmark and has been capped at U21 level. He began his career at Danish side FC Midtjylland before joining Leeds United in 2019. He went on to make 30 appearances for the club in the Premier League before their relegation to the Championship.
Kristensen Joins Roma on Loan
Kristensen has now joined Roma on a season-long loan. He follows Spanish centre-back Diego Llorente in making a loan move to the Stadio Olimpico. Llorente initially joined Roma on loan in January but has returned to the Italian side for the 2023-24 season. Kristensen is the latest player to leave Leeds after their return to the Championship, with Spain striker Rodrigo completing a move to Qatari side Al Rayyan on Thursday. United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson and Germany defender Robin Koch have also left on season-long loans, to Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt, respectively.
Daniel Farke Appointed as Leeds United Manager
Leeds announced former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke as their new manager on a four-year deal last week. Farke, who won promotion to the Premier League with Norwich in 2019, will be tasked with leading Leeds back to the top flight. He will be joined by former Norwich assistant manager Stuart Webber, who has been appointed as Leeds’ Director of Football.
Conclusion
Rasmus Kristensen has joined Roma on a season-long loan from Leeds United, following their relegation from the Premier League. He is the latest player to leave Leeds after their return to the Championship, with Spain striker Rodrigo completing a move to Qatari side Al Rayyan on Thursday. United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson and Germany defender Robin Koch have also left on season-long loans, to Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt, respectively. Leeds have also appointed former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke as their new manager on a four-year deal last week.