Junior Firpo reaches private agreement in Leeds exit twist
Junior Firpo has grabbed headlines at Leeds United once again having put in some solid Championship performances this season.
The left-back has been a microcosm of the team’s general form, soaring clear at the top of the league table following the 3-1 win at Sheffield United on Monday night (24 February).
The comeback victory at Bramall Lane saw Firpo notch another goal for Leeds as he endeared himself further to the travelling faithful, despite huge question marks over his future after this summer.
Junior Firpo news breaks amid Leeds exit talk
Firpo has impressed in the Championship this campaign with fans divided on whether he should be offered a new deal should the Whites be promoted back to the Premier League.
The Dominican Republic man is out of contract at the end of this season with constant discourse around his future.
Fabrizio Romano has now revealed via X (25 February) that Firpo has signed with a new agency, representing him at this key period of his career.
Romano shared: “Junior Firpo has signed with You First as [his] new agency while he’s doing excellent at Leeds United.
“[The] former Barça player has 10 goals and assists in 20 games playing at left-back, with [his] contract due to expire in the summer as this topic will be discussed soon.”
The news comes as a key update which signals Firpo and his new representatives are coming prepared to the negotiating table – not just with his current side but with other potential suitors.
Firpo future hangs in the balance
Whether Firpo stays or goes, his impact on Leeds United this campaign will be remembered very fondly by supporters.
Even after getting injured and subsequently spending some time on the sidelines, he has returned with a vengeance to secure his spot in the side with some stunning displays, both defensively and going forward.
Firpo has become very much noticed through his performances this season, as well as the pedigree which saw him a Barcelona player previously in his career.
Real Betis are one club who have shown an interest of late, which comes after their bid for Mateo Joseph from Elland Road was rejected late in the winter transfer window.
Firpo knows this decision will be the biggest contractually of his career given his age and rising popularity, and it comes as little shock he has now armed himself with what he feels to be the strongest representative team to help him maximise his options.