Daniel Farke will aim to secure promotion for Leeds at the second attempt. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Junior Firpo will only sign a new contract at Leeds United if they are promoted to the Premier League, according to reports.
Firpo has become a key player for Leeds since joining from Barcelona in 2021, with three goals and 14 assists in 94 appearances in all competitions.
This season alone, the 28-year-old winger has one goal and two assists on the board in nine Championship outings.
However, Firpo’s current deal at Elland Road, which earns him £60,000-a-week, according to capology — will expire at the end of this season.
The head of Leeds Daniel Farke insisted “There will be time” to discuss Firpo’s future, with the German apparently set to secure a new contract at some point.
Junior Firpo’s future at Leeds remains uncertain
Talks are yet to begin between Leeds and Firpo and if transfer pundit Graeme Bailey’s latest update is to be believed, fans will be concerned about the future of their star defender.
“Personally I would be surprised (if he signs a new deal),” Bailey said (via Leeds United news). “But it will depend on what division Leeds are in, it really does. I think it’s been good for Leeds, but it will depend on whether they go up or not.
“If Leeds don’t go up, they’ll probably look to go down, to be fair to him. We’ll see in that case, the division will dictate everything.”
For now, Firpo’s focus will remain on helping Leeds in their bid to return to the Premier League.
The Yorkshire side are fifth in the Championship with 16 points on the board after nine games, three points behind joint-leaders Sunderland and Sheffield United.
Next up for Leeds is a home draw with the Blades in what should be a fierce Yorkshire derby.
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