Leeds are back in the Premier League after delivering a great season in the Champions League with exactly 100 points and league gold. It is geared up to ensure that there is no return in the fastest possible way, which was the case for all three teams that were promoted last year.
Leeds sign centre-back Bornauw from Wolfsburg
Leeds United have signed Belgian defender Sebastiaan Bornauw from Wolfsburg on a four-year contract. The transfer fee is £5.1 million.
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The 26-year-old centre-back played 15 Bundesliga games for Wolfsburg last season and scored two goals. Bornauw will be Leeds’ third new signing after promotion to the Premier League, after Lukas Nmecha and Jaka Bijol.
Bornauw’s career
- Started his career at Anderlecht
- Played for Cologne from 2019 before moving to Wolfsburg
- Has Champions League experience
- Four caps for Belgium
Junior Firpo leaves Leeds
Leeds United have confirmed that left-back Junior Firpo is leaving the club as a free agent.
The 28-year-old Dominican international, who joined from Barcelona in 2021, is now “taking on new challenges” after his contract has expired.
Real Betis’ sporting director Manu Fajardo stated last week that Firpo wants to return to the Spanish club, but that a deal is not yet in place.
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Firpo’s career
- Started his professional career at Real Betis
- Played for Barcelona before the Leeds transfer
- Helped Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League in 2023/24
- 35 games, 4 goals and 10 assists last season
Three Leeds players out of contract
Expired contracts:
- Junior Firpo – Potential return to Real Betis
- Sam Byram – Ongoing negotiations for a new agreement
- Josuha Guilavogui – Already confirmed that he is leaving the club
In May, Byram expressed a desire to continue at his childhood club, while Guilavogui’s departure had previously been announced.
Leeds continue to shape the squad ahead of their return to the Premier League, with Bornauw being a strategic defensive addition.
