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‘My job is done’ – Daniel Farke throws doubt on Leeds United future
TL;DR
Daniel Farke has expressed uncertainty about his future with Leeds United, stating he won't lead the club unless it aligns with his ambitions. He believes the team's goals have been achieved, including promotion to the Premier League and reaching the FA Cup semi-finals.
Key points
- Daniel Farke questions his future with Leeds United.
- He achieved promotion to the Premier League.
- Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals under his leadership.
- Farke signed a four-year contract in 2023.
- The final home game is against Brighton.
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‘My job is done’ – Daniel Farke throws doubt on Leeds United future
Daniel Farke says he is not the person to lead Leeds United into the future unless the club matches his ambition.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s final home game of the season against Brighton, the German coach says they have achieved all of the goals they set out when he signed a four-year contract in 2023.
The Whites earned promotion back to the Premier League last season when they topped the Championship table and succeeded in avoiding an instant return with two games to spare. He also led the side to a first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.
Daniel Farke throws doubt on Leeds United future
Farke wants to hold talks with Leeds’ owners, 49er Enterprises, about the next stage of the “project” so that he can be convinced it is worth staying at Elland Road.
“I’m ambitious and this is quite important for me going forward,” he said at Friday’s pre-match press conference.
“I love attractive football, perhaps for sides in the top half of the table, but I love to be a manager who plays for something rather than to avoid something.
“I’m not the right choice if it’s about maintaining the status quo. I have to be convinced of a project and I am at my best when I buy into a project. I can be picky and choose what I am convinced of.
“Leeds have had one good season in the Premier League in the last 25 years, the (first) season (back) with Marcelo (Bielsa), and we didn’t build on it.
“You have to develop and you have to evolve. This is what I stand for, so it’s important that we speak internally together and very trustfully together.”
Farke is adamant he wants to continue as Leeds boss, but wants to see a plan put in place to take the club to the next level.
“There is no doubt in my head, but it’s important that we don’t just write the story ongoing,” he added. “I’m full of belief and energy, but we have to speak realistically about what the goals are and what the next steps are and to have a vision.
Q&A
What did Daniel Farke say about his future at Leeds United?
Daniel Farke indicated he may not continue with Leeds United unless the club's ambitions match his own.
What achievements did Farke mention during his time at Leeds United?
Farke highlighted that Leeds United achieved promotion to the Premier League and reached the FA Cup semi-finals during his tenure.
When is Leeds United's final home game of the season?
Leeds United's final home game of the season is scheduled for Sunday against Brighton.
What contract did Daniel Farke sign with Leeds United?
Daniel Farke signed a four-year contract with Leeds United in 2023.
