Kalvin Phillips comments on Leeds United development as ex-boss makes declaration

Leeds confirmed on Saturday that Adam Forshaw would be leaving the Whites after five and a half years at the club, despite the midfielder having been offered fresh terms at Elland Road. The 31-year-old then took to social media to post a classy farewell message which received a whole host of replies, including from a former Whites boss.

Uwe Rosler had left Leeds two and a half years before Forshaw’s arrival at Elland Road but the pair previously worked together at Wigan Athletic and Rosler hailed the midfielder with his reply.

"One of the best I ever worked with,” wrote Rosler. “All the very best.”

Several past and present players also paid tribute to Forshaw via their Instagram stories, including Manchester City’s former Whites star Kalvin Phillips.

"What a legend,” wrote Phillips. “All the best.”

Whites captain Liam Cooper said in his reply: “A top player and a great lad who understood our club. You’re gonna be missed la. Wishing you and your beautiful family nothing but the best in your next chapter.”

United defender Luke Ayling hailed Forshaw’s comeback after continued hip problems, putting: “To go through what you have and still come back and play at the top level says everything about you. Best of luck to whatever is next mate.”