Leeds United fans are just days away from seeing their new signings in action. Daniel Farke’s men will start their preparations ahead of the Premier league.
The Whites begin their pre season in the next week, with some fixtures already confirmed. Leeds have confirmed the arrivals of Jaka Bijol and Lukas Nmecha, but more faces are expected before the club jets off on their pre-season tour. A deal for Strasbourg star Habib Diarra is being worked on, but there could be an alternative lined up. The end of June also means that the club knows the fate of two players.
Sam Byram and Junior Firpo are out of contract this month, and the club will know what happens next.
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Leeds United issue statement
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Leeds will host an eight-day training camp in Germany to kick off pre season. But now, the club have come out to apologize after German authorities denied requests for fans to be in attendance. The Whites insist they had ”written assurances” but they have been told they cannot have fans around.
Leeds have now issued a statement to clarify the situation.
“Frustratingly, despite having matches agreed for a number of months, we have in the last week been informed that the police and local authorities will once again not grant a permit for us to play matches in front of spectators, will prohibit us from providing live updates and video streams, and have requested we discourage supporter travel,”
“This comes despite multiple attempts to find a solution including offering various assurances, pursuing alternative scenarios that would allow for fan attendance, and even evaluating moving camp to a different location on short notice.
“Unfortunately, those efforts were fruitless due to the last-second nature of our change in circumstances.
“This result is deeply frustrating to all of us, just as it is sure to frustrate and anger you, our loyal supporters, to whom we apologise unreservedly for this outcome.”
Leeds’ pre season fixture schedule
The Whites have confirmed games against Villarreal, AC Milan and Manchester United so far, details are below.
- July 19 – Manchester United in Sweden
- August 2 – Villarreal at Elland Road
- August 9 – AC Milan in Dublin
Leeds begin their Premier League campaign against Everton on 18th August.
