Leeds United is on an incredible winning streak, notching up their seventh consecutive victory in the Championship with a stunning 4-0 thrashing of Swansea City. This victory, coupled with four straight clean sheets, has propelled them into the thick of the promotion battle, especially after Southampton’s 25-match unbeaten run was halted by a 3-1 loss at Bristol City. Now sitting in the promotion spots and with the playoffs previously seeming like their most viable route, Leeds suddenly finds itself with a direct line to promotion.
This surge comes in the wake of transformative changes at Elland Road, following the acquisition by 49ers Enterprises and Daniel Farke’s installation as the manager. It’s a new chapter that could soon see Farke significantly rewarded.
Reports from Football Insider suggest that, in recognition of Farke’s impressive impact, Leeds and the 49ers are considering a lucrative contract extension for him, should they secure promotion. This would not only extend his tenure but also significantly increase his salary, despite more than three years remaining on his current contract. This gesture underlines the 49ers’ satisfaction with Farke’s performance and their confidence in his leadership in the Premier League.
Farke’s tenure at Leeds marks a stark contrast to the tumultuous 2022/23 season, which saw Leeds under the management of Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia, and Sam Allardyce. Despite a high turnover of players, with 16 departures balanced by significant arrivals, Leeds’s net spend was minimal. Farke has navigated these changes masterfully, earning the Manager of the Month award twice recently and instilling a high-energy, aggressive style of play that has seen Leeds dominate in possession, expected goals, and defensive aggression.
Farke’s promotion credentials, honed with Norwich City, are well-known, though his Premier League record has been less stellar. However, the belief at Leeds is that he has evolved from those experiences, poised to lead the team to success should they ascend to the Premier League. This vote of confidence from Leeds and the 49ers Enterprises suggests a bright future for Farke at Elland Road, contingent on the team’s performance in the crucial months ahead.
