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Max Wilkins

Wed 22 April 2026 10:10, UK

Leeds United have seen the best of James Justin since his summer move.

The Whites made 10 signings in the summer, with the Englishman being the final addition of the window at Elland Road.

There were initial concerns over his signing after he was part of the Leicester City team that was relegated to the Championship last season.

He has ironically played a key role in recent weeks to help keep the Yorkshire outfit in the Premier League this time around.

Justin has proven to be a top signing for Leeds as we now assess what we know about his current deal at Elland Road.

What is James Justin’s contract situation at Leeds United?

The versatile defender moved from the King Power and has gone on to play a key role at the back under Daniel Farke.

Whether it be as a centre-half or as a wing-back, the 28-year-old has gone on to be a useful asset for the Whites in the top division.

That has helped clear any reservations towards his signature as he departed Leicester City after six years and 169 appearances for the Foxes.

His performances in LS11 have only made his four-year deal look all the more shrewd after he put pen to paper in the summer.

As part of that, he earns a reported £35,000 per week, which equates to an annual salary of around £1.8m.

Justin has been a versatile asset for Leeds and has proven himself to anybody who doubted him at Elland Road.

Has Justin been worth £10m for Leeds?

If the Whites can survive in the Premier League, each of their 10 signings will prove to be worth every penny, that’s for sure.

When Justin moved to Elland Road from Leicester, supporters vented their frustrations over the quality of the signings made over the summer.

That was certainly the case for the defender after signing for £10m despite having limited time remaining on his contract at the King Power.

He has proven to be worth that with his performances, as his quality and experience have shone through at Elland Road.

His fee may represent a slight overpay, but with survival in the palm of Leeds’ hands, it looks to be worth it right now.