Tyler Roberts posts heartfelt message to ‘beautiful’ Leeds United as exit is confirmed
Tyler Roberts has posted a message on his Instagram page directed at Leeds United following his exit from the club.
Leeds confirmed on their official website (21 June) that forward Roberts had left the club to join Birmingham City.
Roberts joined Leeds in January 2018 at the age of 19 and helped the Yorkshire giants to reclaim their Premier League status in 2020 before making more than 50 appearances in the competition, scoring twice.
Now, Roberts’ departure has been announced after five years and more than 100 appearances in Leeds colours and the 24-year-old has posted a heartfelt goodbye message to his Instagram (21 June).
“It’s time to say goodbye and to let every single person involved with the club know how much love, respect and appreciation I have for you. You have given me and my family some unforgettable memories,” Roberts wrote.
“I wish nothing but love, health, success and happiness to all the fans, players and staff of this beautiful club. See you soon.”
Emotional
It is clear that leaving Leeds behind was not an easy decision for Roberts.
His message demonstrates just how much the club meant to himself and his family and what an impact it has had on his life. However, Roberts spent the past year on loan at QPR and it felt as if his time with the club had come to a close.
Hopefully, for the player, he will be able to rediscover some form and consistency in the Championship with Birmingham and look to drive them up the table.
Although it didn’t always work for Roberts in a Leeds shirt he was a big part of the club’s rise back to the Premier League and played many times for the club in the competition and fans will certainly wish him well, with his time at the club ending on good terms.
For Leeds, it is now about looking forward and focussing on next season as they aim to return to the Premier League.
In other Leeds United news, another player is now set for an Elland Road exit.