Leeds United’s abrupt Rasmus Kristensen statement sums up his dismal spell at Elland Road — Leeds United News 16/4/25

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Will Butcher

Leeds United have confirmed the permanent exit of Rasmus Kristensen with the Denmark defender’s time at Eintracht Frankfurt now set to last beyond the end of the season.

Rasmus Kristensen has been impressing for Champions League-chasing Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany this season, in what is his second loan spell away from Leeds United in two seasons following relegation.

The Danish right-back joined Leeds in the summer of 2022 from Salzburg. One of a number of players that formed a reunion with Jesse Marsch that summer, along with Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams.

Expected to be Luke Ayling’s long-term successor, Kristensen struggled defensively in the Premier League and towards the end of the 2022-23 season, Ayling had replaced him – and Denmark had dropped him.

Leeds statement shows Rasmus Kristensen exit was inevitable

Kristensen was one of eight players that used Victor Orta’s loan clause to jump ship after the club was relegated. The group of players were heavily criticised, leaving Leeds financially out of pocket in 2023.

The Dane joined Roma but Jose Mourinho immediately left Kristensen out of Roma’s Europa League squad. Needless to say, it didn’t go to plan and he was back at Leeds briefly, after playing at Euro 2024.

A loan to Frankfurt came next, but this time Kristensen has starred alongside Robin Koch. A mainstay in the Frankfurt side, Kristensen has had a hand in six goals in 38 appearances both in the league and cup.

Leeds’ statement on Kristensen’s exit lasted just 60 words on Wednesday, showing how little he’s thought of both upstairs at Elland Road given his decision to jump ship – and the little impact he had at Leeds.

The statement read: “Leeds United can confirm Rasmus Kristensen has signed for Eintracht Frankfurt in a permanent deal, for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old initially left for the Bundesliga outfit on loan at the start of the season and will now remain at Deutsche Bank Park. He departs Elland Road having made 30 appearances, after signing during the summer of 2022.”

How much have Leeds lost on Rasmus Kristensen after sale?

The Athletic’s Beren Cross reports that Leeds have raked in an initial fee of £5.1m for Kristensen from Frankfurt. That is just over half of the fee Leeds paid to sign Kristensen from Salzburg three years ago.

However, Cross says Kristensen’s fee could rise to £7.7m – a further £2.6m in add-ons. The definition of these add-ons is not disclosed, but appearances and Champions League qualification could be reasons.

Ultimately, Leeds have made a loss on Kristensen and while the incoming cash will be a bonus on the accounts – it is a loss in the eyes of PSR. The same for Diego Llorente, Marc Roca and teammate Koch.

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