Amina UmarLeeds United has confirmed the permanent sale of midfielder Marc Roca to Real Betis, ending his two-year stint at Elland Road. Roca spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Real Betis, impressing the Spanish club enough to secure a permanent deal.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the transfer fee is around €4.5 million (£3.8 million), a significant loss on the £10 million Leeds paid to sign him from Bayern Munich in 2022.Roca’s departure is the latest in a series of outgoing transfers for Leeds United, following a disappointing playoff final defeat. The club has been busy wrapping up the futures of players who were on loan last season, with Jack Harrison also leaving the club. Leeds fans will be disappointed to see Roca go, but the sale may help the club’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) standing.
The midfielder has signed a four-year deal with Real Betis, keeping him at the club until 2028 with an option for an additional year. Leeds United’s statement on the transfer was brief, confirming the permanent sale without disclosing the fee. Fabrizio Romano’s report suggests that the documentation for the deal has been signed, and Roca is now a Real Betis player.While the sale of Roca may not be ideal business for Leeds United, it does bring in some much-needed funds.
The club will hope that the transfer does not negatively impact their PSR standing, and that the £3.8 million fee can be used to bolster their squad for the upcoming season.Leeds United fans may be disappointed to see Roca go, but the midfielder’s impressive performances for Real Betis last season suggest that he has a bright future ahead of him.
With the transfer window still open, Leeds United may yet make some significant signings to strengthen their squad for the new season. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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