Leeds United announce Sam Byram contract decision after Gabriel Gudmundsson arrival — Leeds Live 8/7/25
His initial contract at Leeds United expired last week
Leeds United have announced that Sam Byram has signed a new
one-year contract, extending his stay at his boyhood club.
Byram has played 219 games for the Whites across two stints,
having initially departed for West Ham United in 2016. He returned to Elland
Road in 2023 after spells at Nottingham Forest and Norwich City, under Daniel
Farke.
Byram had technically been a free agent for a week after his
last Leeds contract expired. However, he evidently remained in discussions with
United over a renewal, having initially told the club his preference was to
stay at Leeds.
Byram has the ability to play in both full-back positions
and his renewal slims the chance of United looking for a new wide defender,
with Gabriel Gudmundsson arriving as the new primary left-back in a £10million
deal earlier on Tuesday.
Isaac Schmidt, who can also play on either flank, remains in
the ranks amid Junior Firpo’s decision to leave for Real Betis upon the end of
his contract this month. Byram turns 32 in September.
A statement from Leeds United said: “Leeds United are
pleased to announce Sam Byram has put pen to paper on a new contract at Elland
Road.
“The defender continues his long association with his
boyhood club, signing a one-year deal which will keep him with the Whites until
the summer of 2026.
“The 31-year-old played an important role for Daniel Farke’s
side last campaign, making 39 appearances across all competitions as Leeds were
crowned champions of the second tier and promoted back to the Premier League.
