Defender Jason Pearce is determined to be part of the new chapter at Leeds United.

Jason was at Elland Road on Monday with the rest of the first team squad to meet Club President Massimo Cellino and he says he can’t wait to return for pre-season training on June 26.

Last season’s under achievement is something that the central defender wants to put right in the coming Championship campaign.

“At the start of every season you want to push on and try and do better than the previous year,” said Jason. “As a club, last season was a massive under achievement and we know we can do better than that.

“We’ve got a new owner now and we’ll obviously have a new manager. So this is a new start and this is a new chapter at Leeds United.

“We’ll see what happens and on a personal note I hope I’m part of it. I’m really looking forward to coming back for pre-season.

“Obviously you want to get your personal performances right first. You have to make sure that you are performing well. Then if everyone else is doing that you will get the right results.

“We weren’t good enough last season as a team and I think all the players will hold their hands up and say the same. Each and every player wants to put that right.”

Jason has spoken about the importance of keeping himself in good physical condition during the summer so that he can hit the ground running when he returns.

“If you do nothing during the summer break you will come back in bad shape,” explained Pearce.

“That is why a lot of the lads are now running and keeping fit during the summer.

“Then once pre-season comes that fitness schedule really steps up to make sure that we are ready for the start of the season.”