'I will never forget' — Isaac Schmidt shares heartfelt farewell message after Leeds United exit — Yorkshire Post 17/7/26
By Tom Coates
Isaac Schmidt has paid tribute to Leeds United following the
end of his two-year spell at Elland Road.
The 26-year-old, a versatile full-back, arrived at Elland
Road from St. Gallen in his native Switzerland late in the summer 2024 transfer
window.
He was a bit-part player in Leeds’ Championship
title-winning 2024/25 campaign, making 12 league appearances.
A loan move to Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen was
sanctioned last year and Schmidt made 19 appearances in Germany’s top flight.
He was due back in England for pre-season following the
expiry of his loan deal but instead returned to Switzerland, sealing a
permanent switch to BSC Young Boys yesterday (July 16). Leeds have pocketed an
undisclosed fee for the defender, who made 14 appearances for the Whites across
all competitions.
Posting on Instagram, Schmidt said: “Dear Leeds United,
teammates and staff, I will never forget those moments of pure emotions we had
together, great team spirit on and off the pitch, with our unbelievable fans.
“I wish you all the best for the future. You will always be
remembered. MOT.”
Well wishes from former Leeds teammates have flooded the
comment section, with Anton Stach, Wilfried Gnonto and Joel Piroe among those
to have sent warm messages.
Schmidt has followed defender Pascal Struijk out of door at
Elland Road, with the latter having been lured to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Leeds have also parted with Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier
following the expiry of their respective contracts. The goalkeepers have both
secured contracts elsewhere, with Darlow now on Manchester United’s books and
Meslier at Arsenal.
Leeds have also cut ties with some of their young players,
allowing Connor Douglas, Marley Wilson and Lewis Piroe to seek pastures new.
