The goalkeeper's contract expires this summer but he's been occasionally involved in the senior set-up as a non-playing squad member. Was on one of three buses with the likes of Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow on Monday.placeholder image
The goalkeeper's contract expires this summer but he's been occasionally involved in the senior set-up as a non-playing squad member. Was on one of three buses with the likes of Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow on Monday. | Leeds United

The 17 players set to leave Leeds United this summer as 'exodus anticipated' and contract decisions made

Kyle Newbould
By Kyle Newbould

Central Football Reporter

Published 9th May 2025, 19:00 GMT
Updated 9th May 2025, 19:00 GMT

Leeds United look set for a busy summer of ins and outs at first-team and academy level.

Leeds United look set for a busy and exciting summer as preparations get underway for their Premier League return. Chairman Paraag Marathe has already described it as the most important transfer window in decades at Elland Road, with the expectation being money will be spent and Daniel Farke’s squad overhauled.

Incomings will be the key focus among fans but for books to be balanced and squads to be trimmed, outgoing decisions are equally important. Leeds have a handful of senior players coming towards the end of their contracts, be they permanent or temporary, while the YEP reported on Wednesday an ‘exodus’ is anticipated at youth level.

All in all, across the first-team and academy, 18 Leeds players are currently set to move on this summer. Below, the YEP takes a look into them all.

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A one-year contract extension signed last summer expires shortly, with 21-year-old Snowdon only playing three Premier League 2 games this season.

7. Joe Snowdon

A one-year contract extension signed last summer expires shortly, with 21-year-old Snowdon only playing three Premier League 2 games this season. | Leeds United

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Arguably the one senior player with a serious chance of extending his contract, having been outstanding this season. Told the YEP last month he is no clearer on what the future holds, with reports of interest from the Premier League and Spain.

8. DEF: Junior Firpo

Arguably the one senior player with a serious chance of extending his contract, having been outstanding this season. Told the YEP last month he is no clearer on what the future holds, with reports of interest from the Premier League and Spain. | Getty Images

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Spent a month on loan at South Shields earlier this season and has since agreed a scholarship with the University of Delaware in the United States.

9. DEF: Joe Richards

Spent a month on loan at South Shields earlier this season and has since agreed a scholarship with the University of Delaware in the United States. | Leeds United Photo: Leeds United

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Joined as a free agent in October and has been a hugely positive influence in the dressing room, if not particularly so on the pitch. An extension currently appears unlikely, with other Leeds teammates recently signing his shirt with messages of good luck and thanks. Will turn 35 in September.

10. MID: Joshua Guilavogui

Joined as a free agent in October and has been a hugely positive influence in the dressing room, if not particularly so on the pitch. An extension currently appears unlikely, with other Leeds teammates recently signing his shirt with messages of good luck and thanks. Will turn 35 in September. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images

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A calf injury kept Rothwell out for much of the run-in but he's been excellent all season, endearing himself to fans with forward-thinking performances. There hasn't been any indication as of yet whether Leeds plan to keep the 30-year-old beyond his loan spell or move on.

11. MID: Joe Rothwell

A calf injury kept Rothwell out for much of the run-in but he's been excellent all season, endearing himself to fans with forward-thinking performances. There hasn't been any indication as of yet whether Leeds plan to keep the 30-year-old beyond his loan spell or move on. | Getty Images

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19-year-old's contract expires this summer.

12. MID: Max McFadden

19-year-old's contract expires this summer. | Getty Images

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