Leeds United sealed a 2-0 win over Schalke in the latest instalment of their tour of Germany.
So what can you learn from pre-season? BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet discusses that and more on their latest episode.
We are under a fortnight away from the start of the new season so Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix have been looking at how Leeds' squad is shaping up for another promotion push.
Speaking on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Rix said: "Joe Rothwell, who I was totally unexcited about, looked like a player we needed. Summerville is happy to stay but if he needs to be sold that's fine.
"Are we actually in a better position than last season? The squad is strong but obviously doesn't allow for injuries at all."
Buchan said: "It's not a weaker side than last season."
Following the release of the club's new away kit and a record breaking 24 hours, Buchan added: "I was out for a walk the day the shirt came out and it was 10am in the morning, the store had only opened at nine and there was a dad and his two kids and they were all in the new kit, I was very impressed by that."
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Image source, Leeds UnitedLeeds United have revealed a yellow away kit for the 2024-25 Championship season.
The club says it is "inspired by the shirt worn in 1974" and "prominently displays the iconic smiley badge used at the time".
Aaron Duckmanton, Leeds' head of digital, marketing and retail, said: "Both the colour yellow and the smiley crest are iconic parts of the club's history and we hope fans will enjoy wearing this modern interpretation with pride throughout this season."
Image source, Getty ImagesDefender Sam Byram has said he is "hungrier than ever" as Leeds United prepare for the new Championship season.
The 30-year-old admitted it took some time to recover from the "kick in the teeth" of play-off final defeat by Southampton but insists he is now "excited to be back".
Byram played the second half of Friday's 3-0 friendly win at Harrogate Town.
Asked if he thinks he is going to play on the right or the left of defence, Byram told BBC Radio Leeds, external: "Wherever. You get to my age and you just enjoy playing.
"I really enjoy playing in this team and playing for this manager. If it's right-back, left-back or centre-back, I'm happy to contribute where I can."
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United boss Daniel Farke has said his squad will be "ready to go" when "the real stuff starts" after a pre-season win at Harrogate Town.
Junior Firpo, Georginio Rutter and Sam Chambers were on target as the Whites secured a 3-0 victory on Friday.
"We all know last season was long with many odds against us - and it was of course heartbreaking," Farke told BBC Radio Leeds, external after the game.
"You need a few weeks to recharge and be ready for the new season.
"This pre-season is nearly six weeks of work. I'm quite sure when the real stuff starts we'll be ready to go.
"After such an exhausting season, it's important we are not in red-hot form too early because you have to keep that for the 46 games."
Whites defender Joe Rodon has been speaking to BBC Radio Leeds about his return to the club and Looking ahead to the new season.
"I was delighted to get it done as early as possible," said Rodon.
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BBC Radio Leeds reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen is on the verge of joining Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan.
The Denmark international spent last season on loan at AS Roma, making 31 appearances for the Serie A side.
Kristensen joined Leeds from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year deal in June 2022 for an undisclosed fee.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United defender Joe Rodon says joining the club on a permanent deal "felt right".
The 26-year-old completed a move to the Whites, believed to be worth about £10m, from Tottenham on the same day academy graduate Archie Gray went the other way.
Despite reported interest from Premier League sides, the Wales international decided to make the switch to the club he spent last season on loan with, having featured 50 times across all competitions.
"Being respectful to everyone, I just felt like I belonged here," Rodon told BBC Radio Leeds.
"Looking forward to the next years I just felt that Leeds was the place for me and the way it ended last season, it just doesn't sit right with me. I feel like coming back and knowing the team we had last year was so close [to promotion], coming back was the move for me and it felt right.
"Everyone knows the first time I walked through the doors here, everyone has been brilliant with me since day one.
"I don't want to go too much into it, everyone knows Leeds is a massive club and I felt that when I arrived. The connection, the fans, the club, players and staff - it just felt right and hopefully there are bigger things to come."
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United forward Mateo Joseph feels he made a "good choice" to "trust the club" and stay with them last season.
The 20-year-old struggled for regular playing time in 2023-24 and had to wait until December before getting his first minutes, competing with Patrick Bamford and Joel Piroe for a place in the team.
His best moment, however, came in the FA Cup when he scored twice in the Whites' fifth-round tie against Premier League side Chelsea.
"They told me I have to be patient. When you go to another place [on loan] you never know what can happen, so I am glad I stayed.
"I am glad I was calm and waited for my opportunity, which I think I took every time they gave it to me."
The Spain Under-21 international featured twice in the play-off campaign that ended in defeat by Southampton and is hoping he can help Leeds push for promotion again this season.
"It is going to be difficult, the Championship always is," he added.
"It's very competitive. It will be more tight [this time] because last year you could see three or four teams with difference to the rest.
"We will have to give everything in games and training to achieve our objective."
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Radio Leeds have announced a new two-year commentary deal with Leeds United.
The agreement is for exclusive commentary of all Whites games in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
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Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville has held talks with Chelsea, but French side Rennes have also spoken to the Dutchman. (Teamtalk, external)
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A brace at Chelsea in the FA Cup and rescuing a point with an equaliser with his first touch as a substitute at Watford had many willing for striker Mateo Joseph, 20, to earn his first league start in a Leeds shirt last season.
He was breaking through but not sufficiently enough for manager Daniel Farke to oust either Patrick Bamford or Joel Piroe from the starting line-up for the Spain Under-21 international.
Joseph says he is now more than ready, and some, telling me: "I always work really hard but I have to take this season with all I have. I think it's going to be my season. I don't want to sound too confident but I just can't wait to prove it and for the season to start."
Since making a seven-minute cameo appearance at the end of the losing Championship play-off final at Wembley against Southampton Joseph says he has had no time to mope.
"I've prepared myself for this season like I never did. I haven't stopped training," he added.
He is making the sacrifice of not playing for Spain at the Olympics, citing that everything happens for a reason.
"Everything I see I have to improve, I will do it," he explained.
"Every spare time I have I'll even read about other players or athletes to learn how to train better or to get better in my style of play. Now in training against players - all defenders - like Pascal (Struijk), Joe (Rodon) and Ethan (Ampadu) you can see you manage better against them."
The former England Under-20 international, who is from Santander and has an English father and Spanish mother, has now declared his allegiance for the country where he was born. So how did he celebrate his nation's Euro 2024 victory at training this week?
"The next day I came with my Spain tracksuit on," he quipped.
"Joffy (Joe Gelhardt) said he would have done the same if England had won. But we're never going to know."
Joseph seems to be making strong choices and having no regrets.
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Image source, Getty ImagesMidfielder Glen Kamara has left Leeds United to join Ligue 1 Rennes.
It is understood the deal for the 28-year-old is worth less than 10m euros (£8.4m).
Finland international Kamara joined the Whites last summer from Scottish Premiership side Rangers and made 42 appearances, providing four assists.
In a statement, the club said they would like to "thank Glen for his efforts both on and off the pitch while representing Leeds United and we wish him well for the future".
Image source, Getty ImagesOn the latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix and Adam Pope tackle the Whites' midfield situation.
Rix: "The arrival of Joe Rothwell may lead to Glen Kamara finalising his move to Rennes for €10m [£8.4m], which would free up money to be spent in other areas.
"There are still question marks over Brendan Aaronsen staying at Leeds. If he does, where does he fit within the system if Rothwell is playing deeper and if one or both of Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto leave?"
Pope: "To lose both Gnonto and Summerville in one transfer window would be a lot of Leeds to cope with."
On the uncertain futures of Liam Cooper and Cody Drameh, Pope added: "With Cooper what sort of deal has he been offered? And no one at the club believes Drameh will sign a new deal."
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Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix discuss new Leeds United signing Joe Rothwell - and whether his arrival means fellow midfielder Glen Kamara is likely to leave Elland Road - on BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
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Newcastle United are set to rival Everton in trying to sign 20-year-old Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds United. (Teamtalk), external
A new episode of "Don't Go To Bed Just Yet" from BBC Radio Leeds is now available on BBC Sounds.
Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix discuss the arrival of Joe Rothwell on loan from Bournemouth and how Leeds' midfield may shape up next season.
Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
Adam Pope
BBC Radio Leeds reporter
Leeds United midfielder Glen Kamara is closing in on a move to French side Rennes in a deal understood to be worth less than 10 million euros (£8.4m).
The Whites meanwhile are interested in signing Sheffield United right-back Jayden Bogle.
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