Leeds issue apology for fans barred for Germany games as they were asked by police and local authorities not to bring supporters.
Leeds issue apology following the announcement by German officials that their supporters cannot travel to the nation to see preseason games.
To get ready for their return to the Premier League, the Whites will go to Germany for an eight-day training camp.
Due to the resources required to organise Euro 2024, police and local authorities asked Daniel Farke’s team not to bring supporters on a similar excursion last summer.
Leeds claims that despite “written assurances” from their tour organiser and the German Football Association that supporters might come this year, they have since been informed that they are unable to.
“Frustratingly, despite having matches agreed for a number of months, we have in the last week been informed that the police and local authorities will once again not grant a permit for us to play matches in front of spectators, will prohibit us from providing live updates and video streams, and have requested we discourage supporter travel,” Leeds said in a statement.
“This comes despite multiple attempts to find a solution including offering various assurances, pursuing alternative scenarios that would allow for fan attendance, and even evaluating moving camp to a different location on short notice.
“Unfortunately, those efforts were fruitless due to the last-second nature of our change in circumstances.
“This result is deeply frustrating to all of us, just as it is sure to frustrate and anger you, our loyal supporters, to whom we apologise unreservedly for this outcome.”