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Farke to remain boss, but likes of Gray and Summerville may leave

Farke to remain boss, but likes of Gray and Summerville may leave

Daniel Farke will remain Leeds United boss despite the club’s failure to reach the Premier League, although the club could have to sell some of its leading players.

Farke signed a four-year deal at Elland Road last summer but Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley inevitably prompted speculation he could be moved aside.

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe remains confident, however, that the German is the right man to lead the West Yorkshire club back into the top-flight.

He told Sky Sports: “Daniel has been fantastic, and I’m excited about working with him again next season. We had a long-term plan and commitment, and we have a lot of work to do to see our plan through. He has been tremendous with a steady hand, the right temperament. 

“If you think about the circumstances he came into, he did a tremendous job. I’m excited about getting back at it with him as my partner and our leadership team. I feel confident about this season because we have at least a four- or five-week start on what we had last year.”

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe has said that Daniel Farke will remain as the club’s manager but sacrifices will have to be made to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/UnxnaRNCRX

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What of the players?

The situation is less clear-cut with Leeds’ squad with several high-profile players such as Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray set to attract the attention of Premier League clubs.

Asked if players would be sold, Marathe added: “We are well capitalised from an investment standpoint. We have the funds that we need to do what we need to do. The reality of being in the Championship is that Profitability and Sustainability (P&S) plays a role. 

“We also inherited a challenging situation, so naturally there are going to be some trade-offs. But also, we have a really good team, and it is not just about outs, but ins….


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Author : Jon Fisher

Publish date : 2024-05-29 07:55:32

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