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Declan Carr

Thu 28 May 2026 16:10, UK

Illan Meslier looks destined to leave Leeds United this summer with a new exit route on the cards.

The Frenchman has had a miserable campaign for Leeds, failing to appear once, after falling down the pecking order due to last season’s failings.

His contract at Elland Road is up in June, and it does seem as though a new deal is on the horizon for the 26-year-old.

Several clubs have been linked with a free transfer swoop for the goalkeeper, who will be looking to revitalise his career away from the pressure of playing for Daniel Farke‘s side.

Leeds fans will be glad to see the back of Meslier, as his time in LS11 has come to a natural conclusion, seven years after joining from Lorient.

Who is after Leeds outcast Meslier?

Meslier has cut a frustrated figure at Leeds recently, but his nightmare in Yorkshire is almost over.

A report from Spanish outlet Orgullo Biri on 27 May claims that Sevilla have identified him as their top target for the summer window.

It states that the La Liga side have a “golden opportunity” to sign a player that fits their strategy, but face competition from Turkish side Besiktas.

The report goes on to say that Sevilla believe Meslier can revive his career if he joins them this summer, with Leeds deciding that he has no future at Elland Road, with his contract due to expire.

As a result, it is understood that Victor Orta’s former club are exploring a free transfer, “negotiating only salary, signing bonus, and contract length”.

Why Leeds goalkeeper situation is so complicated

Leeds’ goalkeeping situation may have another couple of twists and turns before it is fully resolved.

Meslier’s impending exit on a free transfer is just one aspect of that, with Karl Darlow and Lucas Perri’s situations also playing a part.

The former has been the starting goalkeeper, but his contract is out in the summer, and like the Frenchman, there has been no progress on a new deal.

Meanwhile, Perri has struggled in his first season in English football, being dropped for the Welshman and not regaining his spot.

The Peacocks have been linked with a move for Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, which would likely see the Brazilian on the bench again, regardless of what happens with Darlow.

It is something that Farke needs to resolve quickly, but one thing is for sure, Meslier will play no part in Leeds’ season next time around.

Whether he ends up at Sevilla, Besiktas or somewhere else, he will move on from the Whites and end that chapter of his career.