49ers pull off a masterstroke by offloading Leeds United flop for £10m – Opinion
Leeds United are poised to finalize a £10 million permanent sale of Rasmus Kristensen to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Daniel Farke faced another challenging summer transfer window in the Championship after missing out on promotion, including managing a few loan clauses.
One notable player, Rasmus Kristensen, struggled at Roma but has since found form in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Eintracht are thrilled with Kristensen’s performances since his loan move, to the extent that they are considering activating their purchase option.
Kristensen’s loan deal includes a permanent buy option, which reports suggest has “already been decided” by Eintracht’s higher-ups.
The fee for Leeds could reach up to £10 million, meaning the club could potentially break even for the 27-year-old, who was signed from Red Bull Salzburg in 2022.
49ers strike a great deal by selling Kristensen for eight figures
Kristensen arrived at Elland Road in 2022 with a solid reputation under Jesse Marsch but struggled to adapt to the Premier League’s pace.
After an underwhelming stint at Roma under José Mourinho, it seemed unlikely that Leeds would recover much of the £10 million they initially invested in him.
However, Kristensen has revitalized his career in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite his stock falling over the past two years, the 49ers group is now on track to recoup all of the money they spent on him.
This is a significant win for the club, as selling Kristensen will not only prevent a loss in the transfer market but also improve their Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) standing.
It’s clear that Kristensen doesn’t want to return to Leeds, and both the club and fans share that sentiment.
Being able to cash in at a high value in this situation is a substantial boost for Leeds.
