Good news for the Leeds United faithful, with overseas transfer target Wilfried Gnonto having extended his stay in Yorkshire by adding another four years onto his deal at Elland Road.
The move was announced after the transfer window closed, ending speculation about his future.
Gnonto’s New Deal Secures His Future
His deal was extended hours after the transfer deadline, ending any possible exit speculation.
The 20-year-old winger from Italy has shown great potential since joining Leeds.
The lack of a release clause in his new contract is a clear indication that signaling his commitment to the club, and Leeds are certainly determined to keep one their best young players.
His arrival shows Leeds are going for it to get promoted.
Since joining Leeds from FC Zurich, Gnonto has quickly made himself a hero among fans with his impressive performances.
The club can now concentrate on tying up other influential players to further enhance the squad.
Other Contract Concerns for Leeds
Gnonto is sorted, but Leeds have more contracts up for renewal Junior Firpo and Sam Byram are the exception, as both will see their contracts expire next summer with Patrik Bamford, Dan James, and Illan Meslier all having less than two years left on their current deals.
That has led Leeds fans to wonder whether Bamford will get a new deal in particular.
Bamford’s Future in Question
Patrick Bamford has endured a mixed few seasons of injury and inconsistency, but Leeds are keen to get him tied down on fresh terms.
Per a tweet from journalist Ben Jacobs, Bamford is loyal to the club and open toward sticking around.
However, with his recent injury struggles, some believe that offering Bamford a long-term contract may be a risky move.
You could argue that Bamford has been a good asset for Leeds, signing him on for longer might not be the best decision, especially if Leeds get promoted back to the Premier League.
With younger players such as Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe emerging up the ranks, Bamfords could become even further down.
Looking Ahead
The club will have to take some tough calls on contracts as the Whites go into overdrive for promotion.
That said, Gnonto is only one piece of the complex puzzle, and it seems Bamford might not be here for much longer.
Leeds must balance loyalty with practicality as they work to build a squad that can compete at the highest levels once again.
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