Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has reached an agreement in principle on a new contract that would keep him at Elland Road until 2029.
The agreement, reported by The Athletic, represents a significant step towards securing the German manager’s long-term future at the club, although the final paperwork is yet to be completed and signed.
Farke’s current contract, signed when he was appointed in July 2023, is due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season. The proposed extension would therefore commit him to Leeds for a further two years beyond his existing deal.
The 49-year-old has overseen a notable turnaround since taking charge, guiding Leeds back to the Premier League after winning the Championship title in the 2024-25 campaign.
His first season ended in disappointment as Leeds lost the Championship play-off final to Southampton in May 2024. However, Farke responded by leading the club to promotion as champions the following season.
Leeds subsequently finished 14th in the Premier League on their return to the top flight and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, further strengthening the manager’s position.
The club had been keen to extend Farke’s stay, with managing director Robbie Evans previously confirming that discussions had been taking place over a longer-term agreement.
Evans said the club wanted to continue building its long-term project with the German, describing the discussions as positive.
While the agreement in principle signals progress in negotiations, the deal is not yet formally complete. Both parties are understood to have reached broad agreement on the structure of the new terms.
The proposed extension would provide greater stability at Elland Road as Leeds look to build on their progress under Farke and establish themselves in the Premier League.
