Amina UmarDiego Llorente’s time at Leeds United is set to come to an end, with the defender unlikely to play for the Whites in the Championship next season. According to Italian news outlet Siamo La Roma, Llorente has no interest in returning to Elland Road and Leeds United are keen to move him on permanently this summer.
The Spain international has been on loan at Roma since last year and has impressed during his time in Italy. However, his game was never suited to the Premier League or English football, and his exit has been on the cards for some time. Leeds United are looking to recoup some of the money they spent on Llorente’s contract, with the defender valued at around £2.5million.
Roma are preparing a three-year contract for Llorente, should they decide to push ahead with their permanent move for the 30-year-old. It’s a move that will come as no surprise to Leeds United fans, who have grown accustomed to Llorente’s absence from the team.Despite signing a new contract last year, Llorente was quickly allowed to leave on loan and has been at Roma ever since. His time in England was a flop, and it’s best for everyone involved that he moves on permanently.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke won’t have been planning for Llorente to be part of the squad, and this news will shock absolutely nobody.Llorente’s exit will allow Leeds United to free up some wages and move on from a player who never really fit in at the club. The Whites are looking to strengthen their squad in other areas, with a focus on adding quality players to their ranks.
With promotion to the Premier League the ultimate goal, Leeds United will be keen to make the most of their transfer business this summer.In other Leeds United news, the club is keen to sign a new double-winning attacker, with a clause emerging as they look to strengthen their squad. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, and let us know your thoughts on Llorente’s departure in the comments below.
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