Leeds United’s transfer approval for suggests no animosity despite the loan clause, unlike others

Llorente’s deal to Betis cost £2.75m, which is to be split into three payments by the Spanish club, while Leeds stripped considerable wages off their bill.

Leeds’ statement on Llorente’s departure suggests there are no hard feelings

Llorente left Leeds on a loan clause like many others, but Leeds’ parting statement about the player doesn’t read with the same passive aggressiveness:

“Leeds United can confirm that Diego Llorente has joined La Liga side Real Betis on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

“Llorente has spent the last 18 months away from the club on loan with AS Roma in Italy’s Serie A, but will now return to his native country permanently.

“The Spain international has made 59 appearances in all competitions for the Whites since joining the club in 2020.

“We would like to wish Diego the best of luck in his future career.”

Meanwhile, Marc Roca’s exit statement could fit within X’s 280-character limit, and Jack Harrison’s just exceeded it.

The key difference is that Llorente leaves Elland Road with well-wishes at the end of the post, as the other two did not, suggesting no animosity towards the Spaniard.