Leeds United’s 36-word transfer statement on exit sums up player impact after six departures
The summer’s first transfer fee has arrived at Elland Road when Marc Roca from Leeds United was sold to Real Betis. Since the end of the previous season, a few loan and free departures have been arranged, but the Spaniard’s move is the first long-term one that has brought in money for the Whites.
LeedsLive understands the acquisition won’t be recorded as a loss on United’s profitability and sustainability (PSR) estimates, despite the fact that the proposal is still unknown, as was revealed last week. In order to guarantee this, the Seville team will have to pay a sum of money estimated at £5 million. Meanwhile, United is happy with the wage savings on Roca.
With two years left on his Leeds deal, the 27-year-old’s transfer worth would have plummeted if his exit had been postponed until the following summer. The Spanish media has made it quite evident that they want to keep Roca once his season-long loan ends after 37 appearances under Manuel Pellegrini.
Roca played 36 appearances for Leeds during his one season with the Whites, which resulted in relegation, after coming from Bayern Munich. United made the official announcement of his leaving with a 36-word, straightforward statement.
“Leeds United can reveal that Marc Roca signed a contract for an undisclosed amount with Real Betis of La Liga in Spain. Following his loan stint at Estadio Benito Villamarín for the 2023–24 season, Roca has ultimately made the decision to
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