Leeds United full-back Junior Firpo has been a key component to the Whites’ success this season but another decision has been made regarding his future.
Firpo’s future at Elland Road has been up in the air for some time, as the left-back could be elsewhere come the summer.
In what has been a revealing few weeks for the 28-year-old, Firpo changed his agent which heightens the chance of an exit.
Daniel Farke has of course kept schtum on his situation, but Farke did describe Firpo’s situation as ‘complicated’.
Well, now a new revelation has risen to the surface regarding the Leeds No. 3.
Junior Firpo’s Leeds United future all but confirmed
Farke has given his trust to Firpo on 20 occasions this season in the Championship, and the Dominican Republic international has repaid the Leeds boss with seven assists and solid defensive showings.
But, it’s looking likely that he could be heading for the exit door in Yorkshire, as Real Betis are eyeing a reunion with Firpo.
Graeme Bailey has now revealed to LeedsUnited.News how likely this is of happening, and how the Leeds hierarchy feel about Firpo’s future.
“Firpo has always looked unlikely to stay, one of the club’s biggest earners,” Bailey said.
“He has buckled down this season but Leeds are still looking for a new left-back.”
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Nick Hammond will need to find a solid replacement at Leeds
Leeds’ football advisor Nick Hammond did do well with £13m for Firpo who has endured four seasons at Elland Road.
The past two seasons have been where Firpo has really shone as his time in the Premier League didn’t live up to the expectations since the move from Barcelona.
Hammond will now have to look into finding a suitable option to replace Firpo’s brilliance this season, as after Paraag Marathe’s interest in Rangers, Leeds could sign Ridvan Yilmaz, who is a similar profile to Firpo.
Firpo has proven to be an astute piece of business, but his future seems to be going only one way.
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