Leeds United is gearing up to sweeten Daniel Farke’s deal if they secure promotion to the Premier League, reports Football Insider.
Farke took the reins at Leeds last summer, following a dismal 2022/23 season that saw the Whites plummet from the Premier League. The revolving door of managers, including Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia, and Sam Allardyce, failed to reverse the team’s fortunes.
However, since Farke’s arrival, there’s been a notable upswing at Elland Road. Under his stewardship, the team has adopted an exhilarating attacking style and boasts some of the Championship’s standout talents.
Currently sitting in a promising position in the promotion race, Leeds United’s six consecutive victories have propelled them to 2nd place in the Championship standings, with Southampton and Ipswich Town hot on their heels.
Football Insider suggests that should Leeds clinch promotion, Farke is in line for a substantial pay hike, despite still having three years left on his existing contract. The prospect of returning to the Premier League would warrant an enhanced deal for the manager.
While Leeds appears on track for promotion, the journey is far from over, and challenges undoubtedly lie ahead in such a fiercely competitive league. The unpredictability of the playoffs looms as a potential hurdle, and the Whites will be eager to secure automatic promotion to avoid any surprises.
Should Leeds successfully bounce back to the Premier League, Farke’s impressive debut season at Elland Road would undoubtedly warrant a contract extension, earning the approval of fans and pundits alike.
