Last Updated: April 27 2026 | 07:03 GMT
Daniel Farke‘s job as Leeds United manager looks more stable right now than at any point since the Whites were promoted back to the Premier League. The German has been questioned pretty much the entire campaign, with murmurings that he would be replaced before the campaign had even started.
Director Peter Lowy recently confirmed that all talks regarding a contract extension for Farke – whose current deal runs until 2027 – are strictly off the table until Premier League survival is mathematically secured.
Farke is very much on course to achieve just that; however, having also guided Leeds to the FA Cup semi-finals, which ended in a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. Regardless of that, keeping Leeds up will surely see Farke rewarded with fresh terms.
Leeds are now six points clear of the bottom three after a huge week with wins over Man United at Old Trafford and Wolves at home.
Daniel Farke’s managerial record:
| Club | From | To | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund II | Nov 2015 | May 2017 | 56 | 29 | 13 | 14 | 51.8% |
| Norwich City | May 2017 | Nov 2021 | 208 | 87 | 49 | 72 | 41.8% |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Jun 2022 | Jun 2023 | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 33.3% |
| Leeds United | Jul 2023 | Present | 142 | 72 | 40 | 30 | 50.4% |
Who are the favourites to succeed Daniel Farke if he does leave?
Marco Rose did emerge as the frontrunner earlier this season, which suggested Leeds United would be leaning toward a progressive, high-energy coach if they make a change. Rose’s teams are typically built around pressing, vertical transitions, and attacking intensity – traits that would feel like a natural continuation of the identity established under Marcelo Bielsa, and something the fanbase would likely buy into quickly.
However, Bournemouth have moved early to secure Rose after the impending summer exit of Andoni Iraola was confirmed for the end of the season.
He may have also appealed to the 49ers’ ownership as a modern, upward-profile appointment, rather than a safer, more conservative option like Brendan Rodgers.
Right now, Farke is well on track to secure Premier League survival and earn himself a new contract beyond 2027, but if that goes wrong, familiar names could emerge as contenders.
Carlos Corberan has been the obvious choice after earning his place under Bielsa, with spells at West Brom and Valencia following.
The timing has never been right for the Spaniard to return to Elland Road, but that is certainly one to watch as his career progresses.
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