Leeds United Chairman Outlines Ambitious Rebuild for Premier League Return
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe has issued a bold statement on the club’s plans for a significant squad rebuild following their dramatic Championship title win, securing promotion to the Premier League. With a thrilling injury-time victory over Plymouth Argyle, courtesy of Manor Solomon’s decisive goal, Leeds edged out Burnley to claim the crown. Now, Marathe is focused on ensuring the Whites are ready to compete in the top flight.
Speaking to the Financial Times, Marathe emphasized the club’s intent to maximize their financial resources within Profitability and Sustainability rules. “Whatever they will let us spend, we’ll spend. I can comfortably say that we are going to spend the very last penny that we can,” he declared. This commitment signals a busy summer transfer window, with sources indicating Leeds are targeting up to six new signings, including a top-priority striker to bolster their attack.
Marathe also quashed speculation surrounding manager Daniel Farke’s future, confirming his role in leading the club into the Premier League. “I’m really excited about collaborating with Daniel, with Robbie Evans, who we promoted to managing director, and Adam Underwood, our sporting director,” Marathe said, praising the leadership team’s vision. Farke’s record-breaking Championship campaign, amassing a century of points, has solidified his position despite earlier doubts.
Leeds have already identified key transfer targets, with names like Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi, Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Leicester’s Jamie Vardy linked to Elland Road. The club aims to blend Premier League experience with dynamic talent to avoid the relegation fate of last season’s promoted sides. Marathe’s ambition extends beyond survival, as he envisions Leeds becoming “one of the best in all of Europe.”
The departure of CEO Angus Kinnear to Everton and the appointment of Peter McCormick as executive vice chairman further underline the club’s organizational overhaul. With 150,000 fans celebrating promotion during a vibrant open-top bus parade, the city is buzzing with optimism. As Leeds prepare for a challenging Premier League campaign, Marathe’s proactive approach and clear targets signal a determined effort to re-establish the club as a top-flight force.
