Leeds make final Daniel Farke decision as chairman issues nine-word statement after Premier League promotion

LEEDS have made their final decision on the future of the promotion-winning manager Daniel Farke.

The Yorkshire side sealed their return to the Premier League after relegation in 2023.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke giving a thumbs up. — Daniel Farke’s future at Leeds has been decidedCredit: PA

Daniel Farke, Leeds United manager, and Paraag Marathe, Leeds United chairman, embrace after a championship win. — The manager has helped the club return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty

Farke, 48, was also able to take Leeds to the Championship title as they edged out Burnley on goal difference.

However, despite the great achievement, there had been question marks over Germany’s future.

It had been suggested that Leeds could sack Farke due to his experience in the Premier League.

He suffered relegation with Norwich City in 2020 and was then sacked just 11 games into the 2021/22 season after coming back up.

He has managed to achieve a win rate of just 12 per cent in the Premier League.

He had also been on the end of some criticism at Elland Road after losing in the Play-Offs last season.

Fans have also taken issue with his playing style, substitutes and until recently, an insistence on sticking with keeper Illan Meslier.

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe has issued a nine-word statement over the manager.

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He told the BBC: “I have ended the speculation. He is my man.”

He added, “I’m not going to make comments based on rumours and gossip. But now, today is that day.

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“I was waiting for the season to conclude. I wanted to win a trophy, just like Daniel did, just like the players did, just like all the staff did, and we got that goal.

“My plan was always to come and speak to you all right after the season concluded, and so that time is now, and I want to tell you all that I’m very excited to run it back with Daniel.

“I’m really excited about collaborating with Daniel, with Robbie Evans, who we promoted to managing director, with Adam Underwood, who we promoted to sporting director, and together, we are going to build the best squad that we can with every penny that we’re allowed to spend to go and compete in the Premier League.

Farke will be relieved with the news and can start planning for the summer ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League.