If the Whites are not promoted, one Leeds United player may depart Elland Road in the following season as a club is reportedly considering a move.
Update on Leeds United transfers
After being demoted from the Premier League to the Championship the previous season, the Whites have been going through a metamorphosis in both their on and off-field lives. Leeds has started the new season steadily now that Daniel Farke is in the dugout and 49ers Enterprises is in charge of the team’s boardroom operations.
But Leeds lost 1-0 at Stoke City on Wednesday night, and Patrick Bamford missed a penalty kick, which dropped Leeds nine points behind Ipswich Town in second position in the fight for automatic promotion. During the summer, the team did bring in nine new players, but many more players left Elland Road for permanent or loan deals. Marc Roca was among those who left, and based on the situation, it appears that he may stay with Real Betis through the 2024–2025 campaign—as long as he meets certain requirements.
In the past 48 hours, a Spanish media has released a transfer update on Marc Roca, stating that Manuel Pellegrini, the manager of Betis, has faith in the midfield player. If Leeds doesn’t get promoted back to the top flight the first time around, it’s possible that Roca’s contract at Betis will be extended for one additional year.
Leeds United releases a loan
After being relegated, Leeds saw many first-team players—including Roca—exercise their contractual right to go on loan. After being called “impressive” by former Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann, the Spanish midfielder has played in 12 games for the La Liga team, netting three goals. (Transfermarkt stats for Marc Roca)
The athlete appears to have benefited from a brief Elland Road departure, as seen by his better WhoScored ranking after departing Yorkshire. Roca commented on his return to Spain, saying:
“Obviously, going home is usually a good thing. I performed well in La Liga. My career began here, and after spending three years overseas in Germany and England, I was itching to return to Betis. I feel really content and at ease on the pitch.
Roca may thus be transferred permanently or on another loan to Betis, depending on how Leeds performs between now and the conclusion of the season. However, the Whites will be hoping to be in a situation where they can demand a sum for
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