Junior Firpo announces his departure from Leeds United following the end of his contract with the Yorkshire club.
Junior Firpo leaves Leeds following end of contract.
The Dominican Republic international is anticipated to return to Real Betis on a free transfer, despite receiving a new contract offer at Elland Road.
After being signed by Barcelona from Betis in 2019, Firpo transferred to Leeds in 2021 for an estimated £13 million.
Prior to their 2022–2023 relegation, the 28-year-old played in the Premier League for his first two seasons.
Firpo leaves after leading Leeds to the Championship title and back into the Premier League the previous season.
He made 119 appearances for the team, including 35 in the 2024–25 season, where he contributed 10 assists and four goals.
In a statement, external, Leeds said Firpo, “played a huge part for the football club both on and off the pitch” and “will always be remembered in history as part of a title-winning team”.