Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and Harry Gray
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Wed 2 July 2025 7:10, UK
Leeds United are set for a significant transfer window after winning promotion to the Premier League, with several incomings and outgoings already confirmed.
Former VfL Wolfsburg defender Sebastiaan Bornauw has officially signed for the Whites as they look to reinforce their squad for the upcoming campaign.
Jaka Bijol has also arrived at Elland Road, giving Daniel Farke much-needed options in the backline for next season.
There may be a few exits in the coming days as well, with the West Yorkshire outfit having already seen the likes of Josuha Guilavogui and Joe Rothwell leave, and another departure has now been confirmed.
Junior Firpo at Leeds United
Junior Firpo has left Leeds. (Credit: Imago)
Junior Firpo announces Leeds United exit as Gray responds
Junior Firpo has left Leeds as his contract expires on 30 June.
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The Whites announced that the 28-year-old hasn’t extended his stay at Elland Road and leaves as a free agent, having signed from Barcelona in 2021.
With the Dominican Republic international’s exit confirmed, he took to Instagram (1 July) with a video montage and emotional message for fans.
Gray commented on the left-back’s social media post with three red heart emojis as the defender is set to embark on a new chapter in his career.
Farke will push for new left-back transfer after Firpo exit
Firpo is likely to join Real Betis now that he has become a free agent, but his supporters will surely wish him the best of luck.
With the 28-year-old gone, Farke may only have Sam Byram at his have disposal for the left side of defence, but the 31-year-old’s deal has also expired at Elland Road, and it remains to be seen whether the Whites can negotiate a new contract with him.
Even if the former Norwich City defender stays at the West Yorkshire outfit, the German manager must push for the addition of a quality left-back this summer.
Leeds have been linked with LOSC Lille’s Gabriel Gudmundsson, who may be considered Firpo’s replacement ahead of next season.
The Whites have reinforced their central defensive positions and should now shift focus to other areas.
New midfielders and attackers should also be on the West Yorkshire outfit’s agenda, following Joe Rothwell’s departure and with more support arguably needed up front for Joel Piroe.
The Elland Road faithful will hope Farke has the tools needed to avoid Premier League relegation, with the Peacocks’ first real test against Everton at home on 18 August.
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