Leeds United confirm triple exit with agreement reached on contract termination — YEP 28/8/25
By Graham Smyth
Leeds United have confirmed a triple exit with two loan
departures and a mutual agreement to terminate a contract.
Hot on the heels of Isaac Schmidt and Largie Ramazani's
season-long loan moves to Werder Bremen and Valencia respectively, Leeds have
confirmed the end of Patrick Bamford's time at Elland Road. A storied seven
year stint included two promotions to the Premier League and a 17-goal top
flight campaign that led to an England cap.
Bamford, who struggled for game time last season, was
informed earlier this summer that he was no longer in Daniel Farke's plans and
would not be training with the senior squad. Farke elected not to take the
striker to Sweden for the first pre-season game and told the media that a
player of Bamford's calibre and experience should be a 'main man' somewhere
else. Since then Bamford has had some involvement with the Under 21s but in
order to further his career came to a financial agreement with Leeds to part ways,
a year prior to the end of his current contract. He departs having made 205
appearances for the Whites, scoring 60 times in the process and adding 25
assists.
A club statement paid tribute to his contribution to the
club's history, seven years on from a move from Middlesbrough, and his efforts
off the pitch. The forward donated thousands of pounds so that Beeston Primary
pupils could access brand new ipads, put money behind the bar for Leeds fans to
celebrate this summer’s promotion and was moved to reach out to a family going
through a tragic bereavement this summer.
It read: "Leeds United can confirm that a mutual
agreement has been reached with Patrick Bamford which will see the striker
leave the club this summer. After seven years with the Whites, the forward
departs Elland Road as a two-time champion and double promotion winner. He will
forever be a part of our proud history.
"Bamford joined the club in 2018 from Middlesbrough and
instantly endeared himself to supporters. Wearing the famous number 9 shirt
throughout his time at Elland Road, he would score many crucial goals and be
part of some incredible moments. His determination and fight on the pitch was
matched by his professionalism and dedication to the surrounding community away
from it.
“Patrick’s commitment to supporting important campaigns and
causes whilst also engaging with fans in need across our region saw him
regularly attending Foundation events, as well as arranging his own
under-the-radar personable moments away from the public eye. There has never
been any doubt in Patrick’s enthusiasm in representing Leeds United and his
understanding of respecting our famous club badge. He has given everything to
the cause and is welcome back at Elland Road, anytime. Thank you Patrick and good
luck in your next steps, you are forever a double champion and will remain a
proud part of our history."
