Michael Zetterer's Leeds contract examined as Premier League exile continues
Michael Zetterer was always going to struggle for playing time at Leeds United.
James Trafford was signed in a £40million deal and it was clear that he was the Whites' number one.
Zetterer was signed in a £4.2m switch from Eintracht Frankfurt and knew his fate upon arrival.
He has had to settle for a place on the bench for the Premier League games with Brighton, Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
The German started against Chelsea in the 6-3 Carabao Cup third round loss, but that is his only appearance so far.
MOT Leeds News examines everything supporters need to know about his contract as his league exile continues.
How long is Michael Zetterer's contract with Leeds United?
Zetterer signed a three-year deal when he joined the Whites earlier this summer.
That will keep the German at Elland Road until 2029 at the very earliest, unless he departs beforehand.
Reports in Germany before he made the move, suggested that there was an option to extend that by a further year.
However, the Peacocks did not reveal whether that was the case when they announced his signature.
What wage is Zetterer on at Leeds?
Zetterer is nowhere near the top earners in Yorkshire, as expected as he is the second-choice goalkeeper.
Valuball estimates that the 31-year-old is on £45,000-per-week with the Whites, giving him an annual wage of £2.3million.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is believed to be the cream of the crop, with an estimated £125,000-per-week wage.
Dan James and Sean Longstaff are understood to be just behind him, with salaries of £115,000-per-week and £105,000-per-week respectively.
What did Zetterer say about joining Leeds?
Zetterer has admitted that he was delighted to make the move to LS11 and that he previously knowledge of the club.
Speaking to club media, he said: “I feel very happy to be here now.
"Leeds showed me everything. It was good conversations with everybody, so I'm very happy.
“I've heard a lot. Of course, I played also in Frankfurt with a player who plays here before, he told me a lot of things, what happens here, what makes the club special. So I came here with a little bit of knowledge.
He also claimed that he was excited to work with Trafford, and realised the task that he faces to try and overhaul him.
He said: “I'm very happy also to work with him [Trafford]. I think he's also a big signing for the club, he has big potential to be maybe England's number one.
"I will help him with everything I can. I hope we all just keep pushing each other to get better and then to achieve good things for the club.”
It is clear that he knows his position in the hierarchy, and has accepted the back-up role with the Yorkshire side.
He just has to be ready when his number is called, if Trafford is injured or needs a rest in the cup games, and his comments suggest that will be the case.