Leeds United’s Head of Medicine and Performance, Rob Price, has left the club to join Derby County, bringing an end to his six-year tenure at Elland Road. The news was announced by Price himself on LinkedIn, where he updated his bio to reflect his new role as Sports Science and Medical Lead at Derby County Football Club.Price’s departure is a significant blow to Leeds United, who will now need to find a suitable replacement for the highly respected medical professional. During his time at Elland Road, Price played a crucial role in supporting players such as Stuart Dallas and Adam Forshaw as they recovered from long-term injuries.

He was also instrumental in leading the club’s medical department through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.Price’s expertise and dedication have been widely praised by players, staff, and fans alike, and his departure will be deeply felt behind the scenes at Thorp Arch. However, Price is now set to take on a new challenge with Derby County, where he will no doubt bring his wealth of experience and knowledge to the Rams’ medical team.The news of Price’s departure comes at a time of significant change at Leeds United, both on and off the pitch.

Following the club’s failure to secure promotion back to the Premier League, it is expected that there will be a number of player departures, with big-name stars such as Crysencio Summerville potentially leaving Elland Road.In addition to the changes on the pitch, it is clear that there will also be significant changes within the backroom staff at Thorp Arch. Price’s departure is the first of what may be several changes to the club’s medical and performance team, and it remains to be seen who will replace him in the role.Price’s career has been marked by spells with Hull City and Liverpool, and his experience and expertise have made him a highly respected figure in the world of sports medicine.

His departure from Leeds United is a significant loss for the club, but his new role at Derby County represents an exciting new challenge for the medical professional.In other news, journalist Adam Pope has shared an update on Archie Gray, and fans can stay up to date with all the latest news and transfer rumors by following MOT Leeds News on Facebook or joining our brand new WhatsApp Channel.