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DF: "I want something to play for. I'm not the right choice if it's about maintaning the status quo. "I have to be convinced of the project. I'm at my very best when I buy into a project. You have to develop and evolve and keep going." #lufc leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-un…

DF: "When I signed the contract, we spoke about goals. My mission's fulfilled and there's nothing to add. All boxes are ticked. Had to steady the ship. Reunite the club. Upgraded Thorp Arch for future generations. Tackled PSR by creating value in youth players. Did this." #lufc

Punchy stuff from Farke today. Began to sound like a farewell, but he clarified it's a case of closing this first chapter with him and then establishing new goals over the next five years. He's turning the screw from a position of strength. #lufc

5 years ago #LUFC had just finished 9th in the Premier League and the following summer they failed to back Marcelo Bielsa in the transfer market - it is the pivotal point in Leeds' recent history that Daniel Farke mentioned in today's press conference. Leeds had not signed a central midfielder for 4.5 years; and when a fan asked then-owner Andrea Radrizzani who the new midfielder would be he replied 'Adam Forshaw' - a player plagued by injury problems. This is the mistake Farke doesn't want repeating - the failure to back Marcelo Bielsa - who had just returned Leeds' highest finish in the Premier League for 20 years. That summer window was one of the worst in Leeds' recent history and sowed the seeds of the club's relegation the following season. In the summer of 2021, Leeds only made 3 significant purchases for the first team: Dan James (23), Junior Firpo (24) and Jack Harrison (24) (who had been on loan the previous seasons). They were rolling the dice on these prospects, plus six other under 21 players - all good acquisitions - but nowhere near ready for the first team. 185 days after the Radrizzani 'Forshaw' tweet - Marcelo Bielsa was sacked. The failure to not push on and back Bielsa after he took Leeds to the top half of England's top tier is a decision that still haunts the club when the Argentinian's name is mentioned. Daniel Farke wants to ensure that the club are aligned in not wanting to repeat the errors of the past. Farke said in the press conference today: "We, as a club, had one good season in the Premier League in the last 25 years and that was under Marcelo. And we didn't capitalise on it. And now we have had this good season. But if you think as a club you want to just 'maintain the status quo' - then it won't be good enough." #LUFC are at a crossroads. A similar pivotal fork in the road as 5 years ago. One path is built on a professional ambitious plan that is heavily backed in the transfer market. The other undoes everything the staff and players have worked to achieve the past 3 seasons. This is the summer transfer window that will define the next 5-10 years of Leeds United's future - the club has to get it right: Daniel Farke knows it, the fans know it, and it is now up to the owner's to put in place the plan and investment that will take Leeds to the next level.

When a club means everything 🤍 NBA player and minority @LUFC owner @Larrydn22 explains why he's in it for life 🤝 Watch Episode 2 of "Our Premier League" with @arielhelwani: preml.ge/elm4ayxf

DF “I’m full of belief and energy. There’s not one per cent of doubt in me. But we have to have a clear plan. I won’t overtake a season where I’m not convinced we’re heading in the right direction.” #LUFC

Looking for alignment but says he has a very trustful relationship with the board. Refers to how they were very open & honest 3 years ago when he joined. So much to decide with board - players, contracts, style of play - before he can speak publicly about the way forward #LUFC

DF asked if he fully intends to be here next season: “We’ve fulfilled the mission. We have completed the project. I will lead a project when I’m in charge.” He goes on to say the next project at #LUFC will have to be discussed with club.

DF: “I'm ambitious. I want to manage winning teams who play for something, instead of avoiding something. If you want someone who does more of the same, it's not me. I have to be convinced of a project.” #LUFC

⭐️ 🫂 GREAT BUNCH OF LADS ⭐️ 🫂 @BerenCross is on today's West Stand talking up this season's #LUFC squad Out now wherever you get your podcasts!

Mission 1 accomplished. Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says new goals must be agreed with the club to move forward. #LUFC | #BBCFootball

Some quotes from Daniel Farke's press conference just now. 👀 #LUFC | #BBCFootball

🗣Daniel Farke's ambition (via the YEP): "My feeling is that I am ambitious, attractive football perhaps for sides in the top half of the table but I love to be a manager who plays for something rather than to avoid something." #LUFC

Japan call upon 3 Premier League stars for the World Cup 🇯🇵

Farke says this might be the toughest injury update of the season. Gruev, Okafor, Gudmundsson and Bogle are definitely out. Buonanotte ineligible. Struijk is yet to train. Ampadu is ill and considered a major doubt. #lufc

💬 𝗗𝗙 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: "Tricky situation. Ilia is out for the season. Noah, Gabi, Jayden and Facundo not available. Pascal not in training yet after the last game, Ethan is struggling with illness."

DF: "Important today (with survival confirmed), to express my heartfelt gratitude to the club, who trusted me in a difficult moment to lead. Biggest thanks to supporters. Soft spot before arriving here. Now I'm properly infected. Grateful to be around." #lufc

David O’Leary tells the story behind Rio Ferdinand’s move to Leeds 👀✍️

Ao Tanaka makes the Japan squad. #lufc