Simon Jordan has told TalkSPORT (July 5, 10.30AM) that he would not have given new Leeds United manager Daniel Farke a four-year deal and instead, would have offered the German three years – to stop him getting comfortable.
Leeds have handed the 46-year-old German a deal until the summer of 2027. He will be tasked with getting Leeds up at the first time of asking. The first season in the Championship is our best chance, due to parachute payments.
Leeds will get 55% of the payments they would have received in the Premier League. Then, 45% in the second year and 20% in the third season. With over half of the cash they would have got in the top tier, 23-24 is our best chance.
Farke has been given the reigns to guide us to the Premier League, starting with Cardiff on August 6. Faith has been shown in the ex-Norwich man, who has won the Championship twice, with a four-year deal. Jordan gave his take.
“I don’t think it really matters because there will be clauses involved. If he stinks the place out, clauses will have been put in place to remove him,” Jordan told TalkSPORT on Wednesday morning, when asked about Farke’s deal.
“I would have given him a three-year deal. It gives a person a chance, but without too much comfort. The desire is to get out of the Championship. There’s nothing particularly inspiring about it,” the ex-Palace chairman continued.
Jordan would not have given new Leeds manager Farke a four-year deal
It is a serious sign of intent, and faith, from The 49ers. It is also a sign that the Leeds board are willing to overlook Farke’s poor form in the Premier League. Leeds obviously plan on getting promoted back to England’s top flight.
So, handing him a four-year deal is a sign that they are ready to keep him in place should Leeds gain promotion. It means Leeds are looking beyond his experiences in the top tier, where he struggled at Norwich on two occasions.
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