Leeds United nearly spent £20m on midfielder, he’s now getting sold for £250k – Sky Sports journalist

Leeds United Dodged a Bullet by Not Signing Michael CuisanceIn 2020, Leeds United came close to signing midfielder Michael Cuisance from Bayern Munich for a whopping £20million. However, the deal fell through after Cuisance failed his medical due to concerns over a potential long-term injury.

Now, it has emerged that Cuisance is set to join Hertha Berlin for a mere £250,000, a significant drop from the initial price tag.According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Cuisance will sign a contract with Hertha Berlin until 2027, with a medical scheduled for Friday. The transfer fee is guaranteed to be between £250,000 to £300,000, a fraction of what Leeds United was willing to pay three years ago.Leeds United’s decision to pull out of the deal due to concerns over Cuisance’s fitness has proven to be a wise one.

The club has struggled with injuries in recent years, and adding an injury-prone player to the squad would have been a significant risk. Instead, Leeds United has moved on and signed other players to strengthen their midfield.Cuisance’s career has not quite taken off as expected, with loan spells at VfL Osnabrück and Venezia FC. However, he has impressed in the 2.Bundesliga and has earned a move to Hertha Berlin. While Leeds United may have missed out on signing Cuisance, they have dodged a bullet by avoiding a potentially costly and injury-plagued signing.

The transfer saga highlights the importance of thorough medical checks and due diligence in football transfers. Leeds United’s medical staff were correct to flag concerns over Cuisance’s fitness, and their decision to cancel the deal has saved the club millions of pounds.In other news, Leeds United has agreed to a loan exit for one of their players, with documents being signed for imminent confirmation, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The club is also rumored to be considering a cut-price exit for another player, according to sources at Elland Road.Leeds United’s transfer dealings have been a subject of interest in recent years, with the club seeking to strengthen their squad and return to the Premier League. While the signing of Cuisance may have seemed like a good idea at the time, the club’s decision to pull out of the deal has proven to be a wise one.