Willy Gnonto looking confused in a circular inset, Largie Ramazani in action for Leeds United.
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Niall Togher
Fri 29 August 2025 10:45, UK
Largie Ramazani recently completed his loan move from Leeds United to Valencia.
After just one season at Elland Road, Ramazani is being shipped back to La Liga by Daniel Farke.
It’s a decision that continues to baffle the entire fanbase, especially when considering the likes of Brenden Aaronson and Jack Harrison are ahead of the talented Belgian in the pecking order at Leeds.
Leeds’ embarrassing defeat to Sheffield Wednesday was further proof that neither Harrison nor Aaronson are good enough for United in the Premier League, but for one reason or another, it is Ramazani who is the one to leave the club, as Willy Gnonto reacts to the move.
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke looking serious
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Willy Gnonto sends Largie Ramazani a message after Valencia move confirmed
Farke has been criticised throughout his time at Leeds, but his management of Ramazani is perhaps the most controversial decision the German has made whilst in charge of the Whites.
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After being arguably Leeds’ best player prior to his injury, which he picked up in United’s clash with Watford back in October.
Ramazani averaged a goal every 135 minutes in the league when he was on the pitch last season
The winger was limited to just 28 minutes per game on average
Following a £10million move, Ramazani played just 807 total minutes in the Championship
Since then, he failed to ever re-establish himself in the starting XI, even when the likes of Manor Solomon or Dan James were playing poorly.
The general consensus is that the Belgian has been treated unfairly during his time in West Yorkshire, with Ramazani now completing a loan move to Valencia as he pursues more regular first-team football.
Gnonto was one of Ramazani’s best friends within the Leeds squad, and now the Italian has reacted to Ramazani’s exit.
In a story posted on Gnonto’s Instagram, he posted the pair hugging as they celebrated on the pitch at Elland Road.
Gnonto also posted a two-word message about the picture, saying “Your time” followed by a heart emoji.
Willy Gnonto bids farewell to Largie Ramazani on his Instagram story.
Credit: willy.gnonto on Instagram
What did Daniel Farke say about Largie Ramazani’s loan move?
Farke effectively let Ramazani know his career at Leeds was over after he left the 24-year-old out of the squad that took on Arsenal last weekend.
Before Leeds’ game against Newcastle United, Farke spoke in his pre-match press conference about Ramazani’s move to Valencia.
“I don’t want a bad word from myself about Largie. Always a professional. Largie played an important part.
“Fair to say, did not have major minutes in the Championship. He needs confidence and consistency.
“He does the unexpected, that his big strength. I could always count on him. Wish the best from the bottom of my heart. A great human being. Hope he can show this in Spain,” Farke said.
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