Leeds United waved goodbye to 13 senior players during the summer window, a large portion of which were a part of Daniel Farke’s promotion-winning side during 2024-25.
Junior Firpo, Manor Solomon, Joe Rothwell, Josuha Guilavogui, Largie Ramazani and Mateo Joseph were all key parts of the Leeds side that obtained 100 points, and secured the Championship title under Farke.
Name Type of exit Club joined
Sam Greenwood Sale Pogon
Junior Firpo Free Real Betis
Josuha Guilavogui Free N/A
Darko Gyabi Free Hull
Patrick Bamford Free N/A
Joe Gelhardt Loan Hull
Max Wober Loan Werder Bremen
Charlie Crew Loan Doncaster
Largie Ramazani Loan Valencia
Mateo Joseph Loan Mallorca
Isaac Schmidt Loan Werder Bremen
Joe Rothwell Loan return Bournemouth(Joined Rangers permanently)
Manor Solomon Loan return Tottenham(Joined Villarreal permanently)
But of the 13 players, Leeds did not want to sell two of them permanently. Valencia removed a permanent clause in Ramazani’s loan deal to keep the deal alive, and it was a similar story with striker Joseph.
Joseph has since played three times for Mallorca, facing both Real Madrid and Barcelona in what has been a tough start for his new side. Joseph has also started the last two games, a substitute in the first.
Mateo Joseph in action for Mallorca.
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Mateo Joseph shares what it was like living in Yorkshire
Not only has Joseph broken into Mallorca’s starting XI, but his chances of game time have just improved thanks to one of Jesse Marsch’s Canada stars. Cyle Larin has left Mallorca to join Feyenoord on loan.
While he is yet to score his first goal or secure a first win under Real Mallorca, Joseph was asked what it was like to live in Leeds by Diario De Mallorca. He says that things were a lot harder off the pitch at Leeds.
“Not the same. There aren’t as many things to do, but I knew it was the place I needed to be. It’s not the prettiest place, but it’s cozy. I lived near the training camp, I used that time to focus on what I had to do.”
Mateo Joseph in action for Mallorca.
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Robbie Evans spoke about Mateo Joseph’s move to Mallorca
Robbie Evans told numerous media outlets covering Leeds last week that part of the reason that Leeds chose not to allow Joseph to join a club wanting a permanent clause was due to Paraag Marathe.
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The Leeds chairman is said to be a big fan of Joseph. As per BBC Sport, Evans said: “We think very highly of Mateo. He needs the minutes. Every team that was trying to take him on loan was requiring an option.
Leeds United and 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe walks along the touchline at Elland Road
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“We simply said there’s no way you’re getting an option on this player. Our hope is he has a phenomenal season at Mallorca and comes back. He’s a favourite of the club and the chairman, hope he does great.”
Joseph is now too old to represent Spain’s U21 side, meaning for once, the striker has enjoyed a break during the international period. Mallorca are next in action against Espanyol, his old side, on Monday.