Michael Zetterer contract details revealed as Leeds United move imminent
Michael Zetterer's transfer to Leeds looks like it is imminent.
The Whites have been chasing the German goalkeeper to take up a backup role in their squad.
Daniel Farke has already added James Trafford to the goalkeeping room, as well as Harry Wilson, Tarik Muharemovic and Nico Elvedi in other areas.
Zetterer would be the fifth signing for the Elland Road side this summer, and would solve one of their biggest issues.
It was suggested that the sides had not reached an agreement over personal terms yet, but that may have changed.
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What is the latest on Michael Zetterer and Leeds?
The Whites have agreed a fee of around £4.2million for the Eintracht Frankfurt ace.
Leeds were supposedly organising his medical, despite a contract not being agreed upon.
However, there has now been a breakthrough, according to German journalist Christopher Michel.
He claimed on Saturday afternoon that the contract will run until 2029, with the option of a further year.
It will be a relief for Farke that he has a new stopper through the doors, incase anything happens to Trafford.
Why was it so important for Leeds to get Zetterer?
Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left at the end of their contracts, signing for Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.
That left Alex Cairns as the back-up once Trafford came through the Thorp Arch doors in a £40m deal.
The veteran has played just once for the Peacocks, in the 2011-12 Championship season and he conceded two goals in those 31 minutes against Blackpool.
Therefore, it would have been a huge concern for Farke and his side had they had to rely on Cairns to take the reins between the sticks rather than bringing someone in.
With Zetterer on the verge on signing terms and becoming their fifth signing, that worry will be taken away.
Cairns will be relegated to third-choice goalkeeper, and that particular area of the squad will look very strong.