Leeds United fans can breathe a sigh of relief as manager Daniel Farke is set to stay at the club next season. Despite their 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the Championship play-off final, the board fully supports the German manager. This comes as no surprise, considering Farke’s successful track record of promotion with Norwich City in the past.
What sets Leeds’ disappointment apart is that they became the first team in Championship history to miss out on promotion despite earning 90 points. Nevertheless, club chairman Paraag Marathe expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support throughout the campaign. He acknowledged the squad’s impressive achievement of accumulating 90 points, emphasizing that it should not be overlooked. Marathe also congratulated Ipswich Town and Leicester City for their near historic points totals that secured automatic promotion, as well as Southampton for their perseverance in the play-offs.
Marathe assured the fans that the primary goal for the upcoming summer is to position themselves in the best possible way for promotion next season. He emphasized the club’s commitment to operating with a deliberate strategy to field the most competitive team. However, he made it clear that the collective energy and passion of the fans will be crucial for their next campaign. Their unwavering support at Elland Road and during away matches has been invaluable, and Marathe looks forward to seeing them again soon.
While Leeds’ failure to secure promotion may have disappointed fans, it could have serious consequences for the club’s finances. With nearly £190 million in transfer fees owed and an operating loss of £106 million, a fire sale of players may be on the horizon. One player who has attracted attention is Crysencio Summerville, who is reportedly a £40 million target for both Chelsea and Liverpool. Additionally, Premier League teams are lining up moves for Archie Gray, Georginio Rutter, Ethan Ampadu, and Willy Gnonto.
As the transfer window heats up, fans can stay informed with The Sun’s transfer experts, who will provide the latest news and updates throughout the summer. It will be an interesting period for Leeds United, as they aim to rebuild and strengthen their squad in preparation for their promotion push next season.