Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of facing Burnley this weekend, Daniel Farke paid tribute to Liam Cooper.

The news was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that Cooper would be moving on to join a new club overseas, and after that confirmation, the Leeds United boss was quick to once more praise his former captain.

Farke said: "It was a pleasure and a privilege to be allowed to be his manager for the last 12 months.

"I've also played several times against him, also in his prime. So what can I say? A fantastic footballer, a fantastic human being, an unbelievable person. He's a real club legend.

"What he has done for this club in the last decade is more or less second to none. He fits our mantra, side before self. And, yes, he will always be with us, also in our hearts, and will always be a club legend.

"What he has done for this club, will live forever. From the bottom of my heart, I wish him all the best for the future, for whatever comes up, and probably also some exciting tasks.

"But I also know when I have a question or I need him with some recommendations, or I need him to be there to support Leeds United, he is there within a second, and will be with us also in his thoughts.

"I think it was also good that he finished with a strong last season, with 90 points. He didn't play each and every game, but he was still unbelievably important within our group.

"There was no doubt there was just one captain, one skipper in our group, that was Liam Cooper. And whenever you need to help on the pitch, he was there and delivered, and I could always count on him

"It was a pleasure to be allowed to work with him."