Leedsunited.com5/7/21 THANK YOU EZGJAN ALIOSKI
Club bids fond farewell to Gjanni.
Leeds United can confirm Ezgjan Alioski’s four-year spell
with Leeds United has come to an end.
Whilst the club made offers for Gjanni to stay, we have been
unable to reach an agreement with his representatives and his existing contract
expired last week.
Director of Football Victor Orta has praised Gjanni for the
role the North Macedonia international played during an historic period for the
club.
“I knew Gjanni was going to be special the moment he walked
into the building,” said Orta.
“The emotion I saw in his face and the face of his parents
when signed his contract here at Elland Road was a beautiful moment and I was
sure he was going to give everything for Leeds United.
“Even with this in mind he exceeded my expectations.
“Gjanni has been exceptional both on and off the field, his
teammates will miss him greatly, as will all of the staff at Thorp Arch and
Elland Road.
“We thank Gjanni for all of his efforts and we wish him
every success for the future.”
Alioski made a total of 171 appearances for the Whites,
scoring 22 goals over four years.
He made his Leeds debut on 6th August 2017, helping the
Whites to a 3-2 victory over Bolton Wanderers and ended his first campaign with
the Goal of the Season, for his strike against Nottingham Forest.
In the 2019/20 campaign, Alioski helped the Whites return to
the Premier League for the first time in 16-years, playing a key role,
featuring 39 times as Marcelo Bielsa’s side won the Sky Bet Championship title.
Last season, he helped Leeds to a top half finish in the
Premier League, scoring twice and playing 36 times in the top-flight.
Everyone at the club wishes him well and we will all
remember the special memories created.
Thank you Gjanni.