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Max Wilkins

Sun 29 March 2026 14:10, UK

Leeds United defender Joe Rodon suffered the ultimate heartbreak by missing out on World Cup qualification with Wales.

The centre-back started against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday as fellow Elland Road teammate Dan James opened the scoring.

That wouldn’t prove to be enough as Edin Dzeko netted an equaliser to eventually take the semi-final to penalties after extra time.

The 28-year-old watched on from the halfway line as his side eventually lost the shootout after misses from Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams.

Rodon now won’t have a chance to feature at a second World Cup as we assess what we know about his contract at Elland Road.

What is Joe Rodon’s contract situation at Leeds United?

The ex-Tottenham man has been a stalwart in Yorkshire ever since sealing an initial loan from the North London club.

A permanent deal in LS11 represented a real coup for the Whites in the Championship, and he’s continued to be a true asset under Daniel Farke.

He may not be going to the World Cup in the summer, but that hopefully won’t have a negative impact on his performances for Leeds.

Rodon looks destined to remain a regular under the German head coach, with his contract not set to expire until the summer of 2028.

Reports suggest that Leeds pay the defender £40,000 per week, in a yearly salary in the region of £2.8million at Elland Road.

Rodon has been a true star for Leeds and needs to continue that form to prove his worth and potentially earn a new deal to seal his future beyond 2028.

When could Rodon sign a new contract at Leeds?

The future of the Welshman is currently secure in LS11, but as of next season, he could become of interest to a number of sides.

His experience in the Premier League and Championship could make him a target as his contract ticks down to just 12 months remaining.

That could prompt the Whites to offer the centre-back new terms and extend his future at Elland Road to potentially 2030 or beyond.

It could prove to be some of the best business Leeds and Farke could do, especially if they are to maintain their place in the Premier League for the long term.