'I don't think he is Premier League material' - Firpo exits Leeds
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After four years and 119 appearances, it was confirmed on Tuesday that defender Junior Firpo will leave Leeds United following the expiration of his contract.
The 28-year-old, who joined from Barcelona for around £13m in 2021, had been offered a new deal but instead is expected to re-join Real Betis, where he previously played before moving to Barca.
Firpo spent his first two seasons with Leeds in the Premier League before the Whites were relegated in 2022-23.
The left-back was a regular starter in Daniel Farke's side last season, playing 35 times across all competitions, helping a defence that kept 25 clean sheets and contributing 14 goal contributions as Leeds topped the table to win promotion from the Championship.
BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope feels Firpo's exit could be "the best outcome".
Speaking on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, he said: "He was a little bit vilified in the Premier League.
"He said we never saw the best of him at that time and so he looked way out of his depth really in that league.
"I have got to be honest, I don't think he is Premier League material."