Journalist Provides Latest Update On 25-Year-Old Leeds United Player: Does He Deserve A Proper Chance?

His current tally sits at six goals and one assist for the 2025/26 La Liga season. He has accounted for 19 per cent of Valencia’s goals and helped earn 16 points, turning a silent loan into a significant attacking contribution. As it stands, Leeds United didn’t include a permanent option in the loan deal, meaning Ramazani is officially due back in West Yorkshire this summer.

Valencia would prefer another loan, but Leeds United are pushing for a permanent sale. At around £10 million, that price might be too high for Valencia right now, though other clubs are likely keeping an eye on his situation in Spain.

“I don’t think he has a long-term future at Elland Road right now, Largie Ramazani. He’s done quite well during his loan spell with Valencia. Since the turn of the year, he’s found his best form and fitness with six goals and two assists in 27 games.

“Valencia are keen to try and keep him, but the Spanish club would rather have him on another loan rather than a permanent deal, so there will be negotiations over that. Leeds would prefer a permanent exit to allow them to recoup some money from Ramazani.

“I don’t see how he could come back and win his place back in the Leeds side under Daniel Farke. They were able to cope with what they had this season, and Leeds are probably planning for life in the Premier League next season and adding to their squad.”

Does Ramazani actually deserve a proper chance at Leeds before they sell him?

MALLORCA, SPAIN – APRIL 21: Martin Valjent of RCD Mallorca and Largie Ramazani of Valencia CF compete for the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and Valencia CF at Estadio de Son Moix on April 21, 2026 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)

To be honest, selling Ramazani for £10 million feels like a snap decision based on very little evidence. His strengths are real and hard to replace on a budget; he has an explosive pace that full-backs hate dealing with, and he’s averaging a goal every 121 minutes at Valencia, a strike rate any Premier League club would want. Ramazani arrived from Almería for roughly the same fee Leeds United want now, so the financial side doesn’t even work as a way to make a profit.

Even so, his weaknesses are clear. Farke now uses a 3-4-2-1 that relies more on wing-backs than traditional wingers, and Ramazani lacks the defensive work rate that role needs. He spent a lot of time at Leeds coming off the bench, and his output before this loan was hit-and-miss across two seasons at different clubs. You could also argue that Valencia’s mid-table, low-pressure environment made his numbers look better than they are.

Regardless, Leeds United built this squad partly on reclamation projects, and Ramazani fits that description. Letting him go for the same price they paid, after one good half-season abroad, suggests the club gave up on him before he even hit his prime. A smarter move might have been one last look during pre-season. Instead, Leeds United are moving on, and another club will likely pick up a player hitting his stride at just the right time.