Daniel Farke Set for Leeds United Contract Extension Until 2029
Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle with Daniel Farke on a new contract expected to keep the head coach at Elland Road until 2029. The German was appointed in July 2023 on a four-year deal, and the proposed extension would remove uncertainty before the final year of those original terms.
Why the agreement matters for Leeds
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Farke appointment | July 2023 |
| Original contract | Four years |
| Expected new end date | 2029 |
| Championship play-off final | Defeat to Southampton in 2024 |
| Premier League finish last season | 14th |
| Unbeaten league run this season | Six matches |
The planned deal reflects Leeds’ confidence in Farke’s work across successive campaigns. He stayed in charge after the 2024 Championship play-off final loss to Southampton and took the club to the Championship title the following season.
Leeds then established themselves in the Premier League with a 14th-place finish last term. Their current campaign began with six league games without defeat before a close loss against Arsenal, continuing the progress that has encouraged the club to secure its manager’s future.
Managing director Robbie Evans had previously made clear that Leeds wanted a long-term arrangement. He said Farke had delivered strongly over the previous two seasons and that the club’s aim was to continue developing the project rather than allow the manager’s contractual situation to become a distraction.
Evans also said he and Farke’s representatives had held constructive talks for roughly three months, with both sides aligned on the club’s longer-term ambitions.
Farke wants greater impact from the bench
While the contract situation has moved forward, Farke has kept his attention on the squad’s immediate demands. He has called for more decisive contributions from substitutes after recent changes did not shift the course of matches against leading opposition.
Lukas Nmecha had previously made an important impact from the bench earlier in the season, but Farke said recent replacement appearances had fallen short of that standard. The head coach stressed that places must be earned, with players facing competition if they do not influence games when called upon.
What remains to be settled
The agreement has been reached in principle, with the formal signing of Farke’s expected extension still to be completed. On the pitch, Leeds will also look for stronger returns from their substitutes as they seek to build on their encouraging Premier League start.
