Leeds Unied ‘exit surely sealed’ as Junior Firpo footage emerges
Junior Firpo may leave Leeds United in the upcoming transfer window as a free agent, as footage has emerged away from Elland Road.
The 28-year-old was an influential part of the Whites’ plans as Daniel Farke lifted the Championship title this season.
Firpo’s contract at Elland Road is set to expire in the coming weeks, and speculation has been surrounding his future ahead of next summer.
The former Barcelona star has been linked with several teams recently, and the Dominican Republic defender has now been spotted at the stadium of a club interested in signing him as a free agent.
Leeds United to worry about Firpo exit after he’s spotted at Real Betis stadium
Firpo was spotted at Benito Villamarin as Real Betis played their final game in La Liga against Valencia on 23 May.
Diario de Sevilla shared footage of the West Yorkshire outfit’s left-back taking pictures with the La Liga outfit’s staff and fans on the pitch.
Manuel Pellegrini’s team want Firpo to return as a free agent in the upcoming transfer window and are already working to sign their former youth academy star.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Championship | 32 | 4 | 10 |
The 28-year-old joined Barcelona in 2019 before signing for the Whites in 2021, and was part of the team that got relegated to the Championship.
Having played a pivotal role in the Peacocks’ promotion to the Premier League after a two-year exile, the Dominican may feel like he’s redeemed himself in LS11.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the left-back return to his boyhood club soon, something that’ll undoubtedly worry Farke’s team.
Farke will want Firpo to stay at Elland Road
Sam Byram’s contract at Leeds also expires soon, which could see Farke lose two of his left-back options.
The German manager must push to retain Firpo at Elland Road as several other positions also need strengthening.
If the Dominican Republic international leaves the Whites in the coming weeks, then they’ll undoubtedly need to sign a quality left-back next summer.
The West Yorkshire outfit’s recruitment team already have enough on their plate, as the Peacocks should sign a new centre-back, midfielder, and striker, and the 28-year-old’s exit to Betis will only make things more challenging in LS11.