Leeds United midfielder Marc Roca is reportedly nearing a permanent departure from Elland Road to Real Betis, despite having the option to leave on loan again.
Leeds United’s upcoming summer transfer window is expected to be more stable compared to the chaotic aftermath of their 2023 relegation, largely due to the club’s enhanced control over player contracts. Following last season’s numerous loan clauses, Leeds now only have two players eligible to leave on loan again for the 2024/25 campaign.
One of these players is midfielder Marc Roca, who spent the 2023/24 season on loan in La Liga with Real Betis. Roca made a strong impression on Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini and the club’s board, paving the way for discussions about a permanent transfer for the upcoming season.
🟢🚨 El Real Betis está cerca de llegar a un acuerdo para fichar a Marc Roca hasta 2028.
El club avanza en comprarlo y sino seguirá cedido.
✍️ También se ha llegado a un acuerdo por Romain Perraud por un poco más de 3M. Reconocimientos y firma pronto. @elchiringuitotv https://t.co/qji1mqDKKr
— Gonzalo Tortosa (@GonzaloTortosa) June 18, 2024
“Betis, close to reaching an agreement with Leeds to sign Marc Roca as property.”
According to El Chiringuito journalist Gonzalo Tortosa, Real Betis is actively pursuing Roca’s permanent signing, with a contract extension until 2028 already prepared for the Spanish midfielder. This move signals a likely permanent departure from Elland Road for Roca.
The potential permanent sale of Roca would represent a significant boost for Leeds United financially, as they would secure a substantial transfer fee rather than opting for another loan arrangement. This would greatly benefit their summer transfer budget, potentially generating a substantial profit for the club.
With Roca’s preference to move on from Leeds, the club is hopeful that negotiations can be swiftly concluded, allowing them to plan for the future without the uncertainty of additional loan obligations.
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