Leeds United can confirm that a mutual agreement has been reached with Patrick Bamford which will see the striker leave the club this summer.
After seven years with the Whites, the forward departs Elland Road as a two-time champion and double promotion winner. He will forever be a part of our proud history.
Bamford joined the club in 2018 from Middlesbrough and instantly endeared himself to supporters. Wearing the famous number 9 shirt throughout his time at Elland Road, he would score many crucial goals and be part of some incredible moments.
Scoring in his first start for the club, 24-year-old Bamford netted in an EFL Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers and his first league goal would come against the same opponents.
Having reached double figures in his maiden campaign under the guidance of Marcelo Bielsa, the season ended in a play-off defeat but the best was yet to come.
Patrick and his teammates remained determined to extinguish that disappointment the following campaign and the number 9 netted on the first day of what would be a memorable season, away at Bristol City in a 3-1 success.
Despite the campaign being interrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Whites were crowned champions and Bamford’s tally of 16 goals throughout the season played a major role in our Premier League return, a first in 16 long years.
Then in 2020/21, at the age of 26, Bamford had another scintillating season. He scored in the first three matches back in the top-flight against Liverpool, Fulham and Sheffield United, before netting a hat-trick away at Aston Villa in a 3-0 win.
Many more spectacular goals and assists would follow and the striker ended the season with a tally of 17 to his name, leading to being called up by Sir Gareth Southgate to the senior England side that summer and his England debut against Andorra.
Two more years at the highest level of the game would follow before Bamford focused on helping the Whites to regain our Premier League status once more, cementing his place in history as a two-time champion after winning the title last season.
His determination and fight on the pitch was matched by his professionalism and dedication to the surrounding community away from it. Patrick’s commitment to supporting important campaigns and causes whilst also engaging with fans in need across our region saw him regularly attending Foundation events, as well as arranging his own under-the-radar personable moments away from the public eye.
There has never been any doubt in Patrick’s enthusiasm in representing Leeds United and his understanding of respecting our famous club badge. He has given everything to the cause and is welcome back at Elland Road, anytime.
Thank you Patrick and good luck in your next steps, you are forever a double champion and will remain a proud part of our history.
