JUNIOR FIRPO ‘MAKES FINAL DECISION’ OVER LEEDS CONTRACT AS BOMBSHELL REAL BETIS REPORT DROPS
JUNIOR FIRPO ‘MAKES FINAL DECISION’ OVER LEEDS CONTRACT AS BOMBSHELL REAL BETIS REPORT DROPS
Leeds United could potentially be without Junior Firpo after securing promotion to the Premier League.
The 28-year-old is in the final months of his contract at the Whites, and whether he’ll be offered a new deal remains to be seen.
Firpo did urge Marathe to send him fresh terms on Jayden Bogles’ Instagram video during the title celebrations, seemingly showing his intention to stay.
A sea of supporters welcomed Daniel Farke’s team during the Championship trophy bus parade, something the former Barcelona defender will surely cherish if this indeed is his final season in West Yorkshire.
Real Betis close to signing Firpo as free agent
Real Betis are close to completing a deal to sign Firpo as a free agent, according to TEAMtalk.
The news outlet reports (6 May) that the La Liga outfit are working on the left-back’s return to the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
It’s been claimed that while the West Yorkshire outfit are keen on retaining the 28-year-old’s services at Elland Road, his emotional connection with the Spanish club makes things challenging.
The Dominican Republic international came through Betis’ youth ranks, and they’re eager to sign him on a pre-contract agreement.
Leeds United need reinforcements in summer transfer window
Sam Byram could also leave Elland Road in the coming months, with his contract also expiring soon.
The 31-year-old English defender has deputised at left-back under Farke, playing a key role as Firpo’s backup.
Now that the German manager could soon be without two of his defenders, the Whites must reinforce that area.
Paraag Marathe should invest heavily at Leeds and build a squad capable of competing in the Premier League, with Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town showing how difficult it is to avoid immediate relegation.
The West Yorkshire outfit will evidently need to sign several quality players to bolster multiple departments on the pitch, but the backline seems like a priority.
Farke has lacked defensive depth at the Peacocks this season, with Ethan Ampadu and Max Wober struggling with injuries.
The German manager will also surely need a new left-back, even if Firpo stays, giving the recruitment department a possible headache ahead of next summer.